Red Velvet Brownies
Chewy, delicious and easy, these homemade red velvet brownies are a fun and festive way to celebrate Valentine's Day, Fourth of July or Christmas!
Equipment
- 8x8 baking pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 oz red food coloring (more or less can be used as desired)
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder (natural or Dutch process)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare and 8x8 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add in food coloring and beat until well combined. Add in cocoa powder and beat until well combined. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating until combined after each egg.
- Add in flour and salt, and mix by hand until well combined, but do not overmix. Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan.
- Bake for approximately 35-45 minutes or until center of brownie starts to set (won't jiggle when you shake the pan gently) and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire cooling rack.
- If desired, once brownies are completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
See post above for detailed information about ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 211IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.