Description
Decadent red velvet cookie bars with a rich chocolate flavor and a hint of tang, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened or melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- Nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, vinegar, and red food coloring, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- If desired, fold in white chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow the cookie bars to cool before serving, optionally topping with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Check the freshness of your leavening agents for best results. Chilling the dough before baking can enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: red velvet, cookie bars, dessert, baking, sweet treats