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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare and 8x8 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Add in flour and salt, and mix by hand until well combined, but do not overmix. Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan.
  4. 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.
  5. If desired, once brownies are completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • See post above for detailed information about ingredients. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 47mg (2%) Potassium 35mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 211IU (4%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Potassium 35mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 211IU 4%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.