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Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars

Rich, soft Red Velvet Sugar Cookie bars topped with sweetened cream cheese frosting will be a hit at any party.

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

Ingredients

Red Velvet Cookie Bars:
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Red food coloring
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 - 8 ounce Pkg. Cream Cheese softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt if using unsalted butter

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar for 4 minutes.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring and mix until combined.
  4. Add cocoa, flour, baking soda, and salt and stir together.
  5. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray and spread batter evenly in pan.
  6. Bake for 18 - 22 minutes, or until toothpick or cake tester comes out clean. Cool.
  7. Frosting:
  8. In large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and stir until combined. Add optional vanilla and salt. Chill for 5 minutes.
  9. Spread onto cooled red velvet cookie bars. Garnish with sparkling sugar, white sprinkles, or M & M's. Cut into squares