Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of red velvet combined with the fudgy goodness of brownies in this delightful dessert. These red velvet brownies are a perfect treat for any occasion, with a hint of cocoa and a cream cheese swirl option for added luxury.
Ingredients
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Main Brownie Batter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ cup white chocolate chips or cream cheese chips (optional)
Cream Cheese Swirl (optional):
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease.
- Mix butter and sugar: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in eggs, vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar until well combined.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just mixed. Fold in white chocolate chips if desired.
- Prepare cream cheese swirl: If using, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon over brownie batter and swirl with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 28-32 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate taste, add an extra tablespoon of cocoa powder.
- The cream cheese swirl is optional but adds a decadent touch to the brownies.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
