Red Velvet Cookie Bars
These soft and chewy red velvet cookie bars are packed with creamy white chocolate chips and a delicate cocoa flavor. Made in one baking pan with simple ingredients, they're an easy homemade dessert for Valentine's Day, Christmas, parties, or weekend baking.
Equipment
- 8×8-inch baking pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper
- Cooling Rack
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ¾ cup 150 g light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring or as needed
- 1¼ cups 156 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup 130 g white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until smooth and evenly colored.Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.Prepare Cookie Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips.Spread the Dough: Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared baking pan. Spread evenly using a spatula.Bake: Bake for 22–27 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.Slice and Serve: Lift the cooled cookie bars out using the parchment paper. Cut into 16 squares and serve.