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Red Velvet Cookie Bars

Detailed view of the moist crumb of Red Velvet Cookies in bar form, featuring a rich cocoa base and smooth frosting.

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These vibrant Red Velvet Cookie Bars are thick, fudgy, and incredibly easy to make. Topped with a classic cream cheese frosting, they are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp red gel food coloring

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 pan.

2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring.

4. Whisk dry ingredients and gradually add to wet mixture.

5. Fold in white chocolate chips and spread in pan.

6. Bake for 22-25 minutes until edges are set.

7. Cool completely before frosting and slicing.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for the brightest red color.

Do not overbake to keep the bars fudgy.

Store in the fridge if using cream cheese frosting.