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Red Velvet Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Clara Pepper

Indulgent Red Velvet Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delightful and easy-to-serve Red Velvet Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting that will impress your guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and red food coloring, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla extract for additional flavor.
  11. Once the cookie bars are cool, frost the top generously with cream cheese frosting and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • Use parchment paper to easily lift out the bars after baking.
  • Ensure ingredients like butter and cream cheese are softened for a smooth frosting.
  • Let the cookie bars cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Customize frosting by adding cocoa powder for a chocolate twist.
  • Mix just until combined to maintain soft and chewy texture.

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