Easy Red Velvet Brownies
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly rich and *Easy Red Velvet Brownies*, a heavenly blend of chocolatey decadence and vibrant red velvet charm. With a quick 15-minute prep time, this recipe features a moist, fudgy base made from simple pantry staples like melted butter, cocoa powder, and a touch of red gel food coloring for that signature hue. Studded with creamy white chocolate chips for a delightful contrast, these brownies can also be topped with an optional tangy cream cheese glaze for an extra layer of indulgence. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or anytime you crave a show-stopping dessert, these red velvet brownies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Easy to bake, slice, and serve, they’re guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Red gel food coloring
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup White chocolate chips
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (for optional topping)
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for optional topping)
- 1 tablespoon Milk (for optional topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Let it cool slightly and then whisk in the granulated sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the white chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
While the brownies are baking, prepare the optional cream cheese glaze by beating together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and spreadable.
Once the brownies are done, let them cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour. If using the cream cheese topping, spread it evenly over the cooled brownies.
Cut into 12 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 190.0 g | 244% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.3 g | 546% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 953 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 1900 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 565.3 g | 206% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 433.3 g | ||
| Protein | 52.3 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 455 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1178 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
