Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars With Cream Cheese Fros

Name: Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 31/3 cups flour; 1/4 cup unsweet-ened cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon bak-ing pow-der; 1 cup but-ter, softened; 11/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 Tablespoons (one 1-ounce bottle) red food coloring; Cream Cheese Frosting:; 2 8 Oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

31/3 cups flour
1/4 cup unsweet-ened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon bak-ing pow-der
1 cup but-ter, softened
11/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons (one 1-ounce bottle) red food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting:
2 8 Oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Have a 9x13 inch pan ready. I like to line mine with aluminum foil 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!

2894

kcal

Calories

Fat

577

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 31/3 cups flour, 1/4 cup unsweet-ened cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon bak-ing pow-der, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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