Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Red Velvet Cookie Bars topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and red food coloring; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cookie bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture. Let the cookie bars cool completely before frosting for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: red velvet, cookie bars, dessert, cream cheese frosting, easy recipe