Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ cup white chocolate chunks (or chocolate chips)
For the Optional Cream Cheese Drizzle:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare the Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Batter
- In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, mixing well.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and vinegar until combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chunks for extra sweetness!
3. Bake the Brownies
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool completely before cutting.
4. Make the Cream Cheese Drizzle (Optional)
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled brownies for an extra indulgent touch!
5. Slice & Enjoy!
- Cut brownies into squares and serve!
- Pair with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Tips for the Best Red Velvet Brownies
✅ Use room temperature eggs – Helps create a smooth batter.
✅ Don’t overmix – Keeps the brownies chewy, not cakey.
✅ Let them cool before slicing – Makes cutting clean squares easier.
✅ For extra fudginess – Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes.
✅ For a deeper red color – Add a little extra food coloring.