Description
Indulge in these soft and chewy Red Velvet Cookie Bars, a perfect mix of rich cocoa flavor and buttery sweetness. This easy recipe is ideal for a quick dessert, holiday treats, or everyday baking. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, these bars make a great choice for easy dinner desserts, party food ideas, or even a sweet snack.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1–2 teaspoons red gel food coloring
1 cup white chocolate chips optional
2 tablespoons festive sprinkles optional
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Mix in milk, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring.
6. Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
7. Fold in white chocolate chips if using.
8. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
9. Add sprinkles on top if desired.
10. Bake for 18–25 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly soft.
11. Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use softened butter for the best texture and avoid melting it.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the bars soft and tender.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg