Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars

By admin On Feb 10, 2023

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On February 10, 2023

These decadent red velvet sugar cookie bars with cream cheese frosting are so divine. It’s the best of both worlds, aAll the goodness of Red Velvet Cake in an easy-to-make cookie bar.

Red Velvet is one of my favorite dessert flavors. It’s rich and chocolaty with the best hint of flavor! If you love it as much as I do, here are a few more recipes you must try: Red Velvet Cheesecake, Red Velvet Pound Cake, and Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies.

These might very well be the best cookie bars I’ve ever made. They are thick, dense and slightly crispy around the edges. It’s a perfect cross between a cookie and a dessert bar. Topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting, these will be your new favorites. They’re everything you love about red velvet cake, but in a moist, gooey dessert bar form. Psst- they are also a great option for Valentine’s Day!

These bars though. They are so moist and heavenly! The tangy flavor of cream cheese frosting perfectly complements the sweetness of red velvet, making every bite an explosion of flavor in your mouth. These sugar cookie ebars are so good you’ll find yourself reaching for another one before you’ve even finished the first one! Perfect for a sweet snack, a festive dessert, or even as a special breakfast treat, these bars are sure to become a favorite in no time. So go ahead, try them and taste them for yourself!

These red velvet sugar cookies are delicious and easy to make. You’ll love how quickly the cookie bars and frosting come together. If you’re looking for exact measurements, they can all be found in the recipe card below.

Flour: All-purpose flour works great here!
Unsweetened cocoa: If you have non-alkalized cocoa powder (also known as Dutch process), use that!
Salt: Balances the sweetness of cookie bars.
Baking powder: A leavening agent required.
Butter: Bring butter to room temperature before using. This way you will get a smoother dough.
Sugar: Regular granulated sugar works great!
Eggs: Give texture and relief to cookies.
Vanilla: Adds a little extra flavor. Use pure vanilla extract if you can!
Red food coloring: For that characteristic red color.

Cream cheese frosting

Cream cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so your frosting will be nice and smooth.
Butter: Should also be at room temperature.
Granulated sugar: For thickness and softness.
Vanilla: Adds an extra splash of flavor!

Collage of 6 photos of cookie dough and frosting being prepared.

As simple as cookies but faster and more convenient. These will be winners when you’re short on time, but need big flavor and a big wow factor. Red velvet makes everything a little more special! These sugar cookie bars look almost too good to eat.

Preheat the oven, preparation pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9×13 inch pan. I like to line mine with foil or parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray so the bars lift easily and are easy to cut.
Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder. Then set aside.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, cream 1 cup softened butter and sugar until light and creamy. About 2-3 minutes. Beat eggs, vanilla and food coloring until combined.
Mix and cook: Add the flour mixture until a soft dough forms. Press into bottom of 9 × 13 inch pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until the edges start to pull away from the sides and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
Prepare the icing and enjoy: To make the cream cheese frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat together until smooth. Frost the tops of the bars and enjoy!

Red velvet sugar cookie bars cut into squares.

Tips and tricks

These Heavenly Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars are a cinch to make. Here are some additional tips to keep in mind to make sure they go perfectly!

Prepare your Pan: Line your pan with foil and spray with cooking spray so the bars lift easily and are easy to cut.
Ingredients at room temperature: Butter and cream cheese should be brought to room temperature naturally, not in the microwave. This will ensure the creamiest texture. The butter and cream cheese will incorporate more evenly.
Dough thickness: Don’t panic if the batter is thick, it’s definitely cookie dough, not cake batter.
Press: When placing the cookie bars in the pan, use a spatula to press down evenly. It will cook nice and fluffy and amazing!
Add toppings: Use your imagination to decorate these red velvet sugar cookie bars! Use sprinkles and candies to make them festive, whatever party or occasion you’re making them for! You can also add a drizzle of chocolate or white chocolate sauce for more decadence.

Storing leftovers

Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting will last for 3 to 5 days if stored correctly. To keep them fresh, it is best to store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you are ready to eat them, sinvolves taking the bars out of the fridge a few minutes before serving to bring them to room temperature. This way, they will be very soft and will taste the same as on the first day!

3 cookie bars stacked on top of each other.

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