These red velvet brownies are seriously the perfect brownie recipe! Perfectly moist and chewy with the bright red color. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch! These are AMAZING!
We love red velvet at our house! You can also try these Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies , Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars , or this Red Velvet Pound Cake .
Red Velvet Brownies
These might be the best brownies I’ve ever made. I’d been eating clean for weeks, but the moment I saw them, all my red velvet instincts kicked in. Totally worth the splurge. And, if you love red velvet as much as I do, my red velvet crinkle cookies belong on your list too.
The brownies came out incredibly moist and chewy, and they were in the oven within minutes. The cream cheese frosting is optional, but let’s be honest, red velvet and cream cheese are a destined pairing.
How do you make Red Velvet Brownies?
- Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×9 or 7×11-inch pan with aluminum foil, allowing 2 inches to hang over the sides. Lightly grease.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter, stirring after 30 seconds each time, being careful not to burn the chocolate. Whisk in the sugar and add the eggs one at a time until blended. Add the flour, red food coloring, baking powder, and vanilla. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Pour into the bottom of your prepared baking pan and bake for 40-44 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
How do you make cream cheese topping for brownies?
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, add the softened cream cheese and butter and beat until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the top of your cooled brownies.
What is the best way to cut brownies?
- Using a warm blade, wiping it after every cut
- Let the brownies cool in the pan, chill in the fridge, and then cut.
- Use a plastic knife.
- You can also bake in muffin tins for easy removal.
I couldn’t eat this brownie fast enough. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you have got to try these out. Valentine’s Day or not, you will want to make this all year long. If you need something simple, make my 2 ingredient red velvet cake .
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- ▢ 4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate baking bar
- ▢ ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ▢ 2 cups granulated sugar
- ▢ 4 large eggs
- ▢ 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ▢ 1 (1-ounce) bottle red liquid food coloring
- ▢ 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- ▢ 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese
- ▢ 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- ▢ 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Allow 2 inches to hang over the sides and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl add 4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate baking bar and ¾ cup unsalted butter . Heat in the microwave stirring every 30 seconds until the chocolate is melted. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
- Whisk 2 cups granulated sugar and 4 large eggs one at a time until blended.
- Add 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour , 1 (1-ounce) bottle red liquid food coloring , 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder , and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract . Stir until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 40-44 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
- Beat together 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese and 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter until smooth. Add 1 ½ cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and continue to beat until creamy.
- Frost the cooled brownies and enjoy!
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Hey hey it’s Tiffany from Creme de la Crumb ! I’m still freaking out a little bit that it’s 2016 and that January is over and it is now February! It is insane how fast time flies. That being said, I am definitely ready for some warmer weather. As much as I love fuzzy socks and freshly fallen snow… I’m ready. For sunny days and flip flops and eating lunch on the back deck. Gimme gimme!
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Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies
So on that note, I welcome another month. February in fact which is the month of luuuuuuuv. Or at least love for all things red velvet. These thumbprint cookies are buttery pillows of dreamy cookie goodness filled with rich cream cheese frosting and I have eaten WAY too many of them. But hey, it’s not swimsuit season yet . So bring on the sweet V-day indulgences!
More Red Velvet Recipes to Try
If you love red velvet thumbprint cookies as much as I do, you should check out more of my favorite recipes, like my 2 ingredient red velvet cake or my Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies !
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Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker .
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Cookies:
- ▢ 1 cup softened butter
- ▢ 1 cup sugar
- ▢ 1 egg
- ▢ 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ▢ 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ▢ 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
Frosting:
- ▢ 2 tablespoons softened butter
- ▢ 2 ounces softened cream cheese
- ▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ▢ 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk the 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar for about 2 minutes or until creamy. Stir in 1 egg , food 1 tablespoon red food coloring , and 1 teaspoon vanilla until completely blended.
- Mix in the 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour , 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder , and ¼ teaspoon salt until combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press a thumb into the center of each cookie to make an indentation, but be careful not to press all the way to the cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool on cooling racks.
- To make the frosting, whisk the 2 tablespoons softened butter and 2 ounces softened cream cheese together until light and fluffy (1-2 minutes) then add in ½ teaspoon vanilla .
- Gradually mix in 2 cups powdered sugar until incorporated. Pipe into the center of each filled cookie. Add sprinkles if desired.
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Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate baking bar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (1-ounce) bottle red liquid food coloring
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Allow 2 inches to hang over the sides and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl add 4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate baking bar and ¾ cup unsalted butter . Heat in the microwave stirring every 30 seconds until the chocolate is melted. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
- Whisk 2 cups granulated sugar and 4 large eggs one at a time until blended.
- Add 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour , 1 (1-ounce) bottle red liquid food coloring , 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder , and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract . Stir until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 40-44 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
- Beat together 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese and 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter until smooth. Add 1 ½ cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and continue to beat until creamy.
- Frost the cooled brownies and enjoy!
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