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    Home » Favorite Flavors & Ingredients » Red Velvet

    Red Velvet Cookie Bars

    Published: Jan 22, 2019 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Cream Cheese Frosted Red Velvet Cookie Bars
    Red Velvet Cookie Bars
    Red Velvet Cookie Bars

    These Cream Cheese Frosted Red Velvet Cookie Bars (of Deliciousness) are what red velvet dessert dreams are made of.

    Red Velvet Cookie Bars

    Does it appear these devilish, ruby red velvet cookie bars are tempting us so, and then, even more with that smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting settling in quite comfortably, like they were made for each other?  Or am I seeing things?

    Is that why these cookie bars are channeling a truly, yummy Valentine's Day dessert delight that could be the way to swoon your lover in to anything you could ever want and desire for the day?  Maybe longer?...I think these might just do the trick.  Pssst....You're welcome!  

    I mean, these are pretty much screaming 'LOVE!', in a good way and they've got that 'sexy' deep red, romantic color going on!  Yowza!

    Plus, you can never go wrong with home-baked goodies. EVER.

    You'll be happy to know, these are pretty easy to make, in case the word "Red Velvet" scares the bajesus out of you.

    Been there, done that.  Did it, feel better.

     

    I always bought/and still buy the Red Velvet cake mix to make bars, cakes and cookies and let's face it, they're  so convenient, always in the pantry, ya know?  BUT....I just think for the occasion, these bars are really stunning, beautiful and they taste incredibly yummy.  Like *roll your eyes back in your head* yummy.

    I used red gel food coloring that I purchase from Amazon in this kit.  The color is vibrant and does not add a funky flavor.  You can buy them separately or in sets.

    Red Velvet is also popular & trendy for so many other holidays too, like Christmas, 4th of July, Mother's Day, birthdays and anything you want the color 'RED' to pop in.

    You're gonna go weak in the knees, my friend.  Sassy, sexy, and luscious all rolled into Cream Cheese Frosted Red Velvet Cookie Bars (of Deliciousness)...ohhh yeaaaah!

    Let's rock 'n roll this!

    More Red Velvet creations that make us go weak at the knees

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    • ‘Kiss Me’ Red Velvet Brownies
    • Red Velvet Luv Truffles
    • Easy Dreamy Red Velvet Cream Cheese Poke Cake
    • Mini Red Velvet Brownies with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
    • "American Beauty" Retro Red Velvet Cake
    Cream Cheese Frosted Red Velvet Cookie Bars

    Red Velvet Cookie Bars

    Kim Lange
    Does it appear these devilish, ruby red velvet cookie bars are tempting us so, and then, even more with that smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting settling in quite comfortably, like they were made for each other?  Oh Yeaaassss!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 bars
    Calories

    Ingredients
     
     

    Red Velvet Cookie Bars:

    • 1 cup unsalted butter softened 2 sticks or 16 tablespoons
    • 1 ¼ cups sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla or chocolate extract
    • 1 ½ Tablespoons Red Food Coloring or when using Liquid Gel Dye or Gel Paste Dye start with small amounts since it’s so concentrated to get desired color
    • ⅓ cup unsweetened premium cocoa powder
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Cream Cheese Frosting:

    • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
    • 1 - 8 ounce pkg. cream cheese softened I used â…“ less fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla optional
    • Sprinkles optional
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Lightly spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
    • In large bowl, using mixer, cream together butter and sugar for approx. 4 minutes.
    • Add eggs, vanilla/chocolate extract, and red food gel/color and mix until combined.
    • In another bowl, add cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt and whisk together.
    • Mix until fully incorporated then spread batter evenly in pan. I used a butter knife to spread it, the dough is stiff and sticky.
    • Bake for 18 - 22 minutes. I tend to under-bake cookie bars, so at 18 minutes, they are still cooking when you take them out of the oven, which give you really fudgy red velvet bars after they set up while they are cooling. I would not bake over 22 minutes if you don't want a fudgy cookie bar, but still want a decent moist bar. 🙂

    Cream Cheese Frosting:

    • In large bowl, using a mixer, cream together butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add ½ of the powdered sugar, mix in, then add the remainder with the salt and vanilla and continue mixing until combined. Add more or less powdered sugar, as desired for consistency purposes.
    • Spread frosting onto the cooled red velvet cookie bars.  
    • Sprinkles acceptable.Cut and serve
    Keyword cookie bars, cream cheese, red velvet, valentine's day
    Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!

    Recipe modified from Modern Honey's Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars

     

     

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    Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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    1. Kim Lange says

      September 28, 2021 at 9:46 am

      Yes halve the recipe for 8x8 pan Lauren! Enjoy!!

    2. Kim Lange says

      September 28, 2021 at 9:45 am

      I would think you could, just not as much sugar. I haven't tried it, but I hope you enjoy!

    3. Lauren says

      September 28, 2021 at 4:58 am

      Hi Kim!

      Can this be used for 8x8 pan? Would the recipe need to be halfed?

      Thank you!

    4. Lo says

      September 28, 2021 at 4:53 am

      Hi Kim! Could coconut sugar be used for the sugar? Thanks!

    5. Kim Lange says

      February 09, 2020 at 2:36 pm

      Hi Ani, I updated it so you can use metric gram measurement, if you wish. Just click below ingredients and switch to metric and it should do your conversion! I hope you enjoy and thank you so much!!

    6. Ani says

      February 09, 2020 at 10:38 am

      Hi! Your cookie bars look amazing, and i like to make it, but i have a question. You use american or british cup? I want to switch it to gram, but american and british cup are not the same.

    7. Kim Lange says

      January 26, 2019 at 6:27 pm

      I am with ya! Thanks so much!

    8. 2pots2cook says

      January 25, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      Totally agree : keeper for all the holidays throughout the year !

    9. Kim Lange says

      January 25, 2019 at 8:41 am

      Me too Kelsie! Red Velvet is a must for Valentine's Day. 🙂 Thanks so much & Happy Friday!

    10. Kim Lange says

      January 25, 2019 at 8:37 am

      Red Velvet so appropriate for Valentine's Day! Thank you Katherine!!

    11. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      January 24, 2019 at 9:55 pm

      That color! I'm a sucker for red velvet any time of year but it's even more fun for Valentine's Day. I think I'll have to make a batch (or three) of these beauties soon!

    12. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      January 24, 2019 at 4:02 pm

      These are so dreamy, Kim! Perfect for Valentine's Day!! Pinned!!

    13. Kim Lange says

      January 24, 2019 at 10:51 am

      It really is a match made in heaven, especially for Valentine's Day! Thank you so much Catherine!

    14. Catherine says

      January 24, 2019 at 1:52 am

      These bars are so beautiful, Kim!!! And that frosting is just the dreamiest, it's a match made in heaven!! Such a gorgeous Valentine's treat!! 😀

    15. Kim Lange says

      January 23, 2019 at 5:46 pm

      Thanks Kelly! They are super addicting!

    16. Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

      January 23, 2019 at 12:32 pm

      No wonder you called these bars "bars of deliciousness" !!!!! Definitely an appropriate name. Love the cream cheese frosting and sprinkles too. The perfect bite 🙂 I agree that red velvet is great anytime! Pinned!! XOXO

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