Red velvet brownies are a fun new way to enjoy the classic Southern dessert.
Learn how to make red velvet brownies.
Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they make for a truly decadent dessert.
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Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.
bittersweet chocolate baking bar, chopped
3/4cup(6 oz.)
salted butter
1 1/2cupsgranulated sugar
4large eggs
1 1/4cups(about 5 3/8 oz.)
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all-purpose flour
1tsp.baking powder
1/4tsp.table salt
1(1-oz.)
bottle red liquid food coloring
2tsp.vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1(8-oz.)
cream cheese, softened
1/2cup(4 oz.)
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salted butter, softened
6cups(about 24 oz.)
powdered sugar
Directions
Prepare the oven and baking pan:
Preheat oven to 350F.
Whisk in sugar; add eggs, 1 at a time, whisking just until blended after each addition.
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Make batter:
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Gently stir flour mixture, food coloring, and vanilla into chocolate mixture, stirring just until well incorporated.
Bake Brownies:
Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely, about 2 hours.
Reduce speed to low, and gradually beat in powdered sugar until blended.
Increase speed to medium-high, and beat until light and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Cut brownies into squares.
For that vibrant red velvet color, some food coloring does need to be used to make these brownies.
you might make the choice between liquid, gel, or natural food dye options.
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They’ll continue to set as they cool.
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