Red Velvet Brownies

These easy Red Velvet Brownies are made from scratch! If you're looking for a reliable, rich, and fudgy brownie recipe, I couldn’t recommend this one enough.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Cool Time20

Total Time50

Servings:

Calories: 150kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

¾ cup unsalted butter or 1 ½ sticks
1 cup granulated sugar or 200 grams
1 cup light brown sugar or 200 grams
3 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1-1½ teaspoons red food coloring
½ tablespoon white vinegar
1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour or 156.5 grams
8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or 60 grams
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda

ICING:

1 ½ cups icing sugar
4- ounce cream cheese full fat, softened
1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F and prepare an 9x13 metal pan with parchment paper leaving the sides high for easily removal.
Melt butter over medium high heat, once bubbling and melted remove the pot and add in white and brown sugar. Whisk well then wait a few minutes so it isn’t too warm before proceeding with the next step.
Once butter is absorbed, transfer to a large bowl and add eggs, yolk, food coloring and vinegar.
Fold in flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda.
Transfer to prepared pan (don’t worry if it doesn’t fully spread into the corners). Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick has moist crumbs in the center.
Cool completely in the pan then remove and slice.
Make icing by whisking everything together in a bowl or stand mixer base.
Pipe or frost as desired.

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Notes

A cold glass of milk is one of the best pairings for these rich red brownies. Some of my unique suggestions include peppermint hot chocolate and a royal flush shot drink for the adults.
The red hue of these red velvet brownies would be perfect for Valentine’s Day and Christmas! Add festive sprinkles to really highlight the holiday you’re celebrating. They’re easy dessert bars for a crowd!
Serve these as part of a party dessert tray! These red brownies bring vibrant color to other treats such as chocolate caramel cupcakes and Rice Krispie chocolate chip cookies.

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