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Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars

These decadent red velvet sugar cookie bars with cream cheese frosting are so divine. This is the best of both worlds, all the goodness of red velvet cake in an easy-to-make cookie bar form.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16 Bars
Calories: 452 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweet­ened cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon bak­ing pow­der
  • 1 cup but­ter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons Red food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Have a 9x13 inch pan ready. I like to line mine with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray so that the bars easily lift out and are easy to cut.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup butter softened and sugar until light and creamy. About 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and food coloring until combined.
  4. Add the flour mixture until a soft dough forms. Press into the bottom of the 9x13 inch pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until the edges start to pull away from the sides and a toothpick entered into the center comes out clean. Allow to completely cool before frosting.
  5. To make the cream cheese frosting, Beat together the cream cheese and butter. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat together until smooth. Frost the top of the bars and enjoy!

Notes

  • Originally posted January 26, 2014
  • Updated on January 31, 2023

Nutrition Information

Calories 452kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 291mg (12%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 799IU (16%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452

% Daily Value*

Calories 452kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 291mg 12%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 799IU 16%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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