Description
Delight in these luscious Red Velvet Cookie Bars, combining the rich flavors of cocoa and red food coloring with a delightful mix of white and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfectly moist with a slightly underbaked center and golden edges, these bars make a decadent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 Cup Butter, Partially Melted (200g)
- 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar (130g)
- 1/2 Cup Sugar (100g)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder (12g)
- 1 Tbsp Red Food Colouring
- 2 and 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour (270g)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Cup White Chocolate Chips (180g)
- 1/2 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (90g)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9″x9″ square baking pan to ensure the cookie bars do not stick and set it aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the super soft or partially melted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a rich base for the dough.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next, which helps in achieving a consistent batter.
- Mix Flavorings: Add the vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and red food coloring to the mixture. Beat again until combined, evenly dispersing the red velvet color and chocolate flavor.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the all purpose flour and baking powder. Stir gently just until the flour is absorbed to maintain a tender crumb.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in both the white chocolate chips and the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for bursts of chocolatey goodness in every bite.
- Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. The center should appear slightly underbaked while the edges begin to turn a golden color, ensuring chewy cookie bars.
Notes
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing for clean cuts and better texture.
- If you prefer a more intense red color, increase the red food coloring slightly.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips based on preference.
