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Red Velvet Cookie Bars

Delicious Red Velvet Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Red Velvet Cookie Bars are a delightful blend of flavor and texture, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10g

Notes

These bars can be customized with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, and they store well in an airtight container for up to a week.

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