Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars

Red velvet cake originated in the early 1900s and became popular during the World War II era when food rationing led to the use of beets to enhance the color of the cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
5. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan and press it evenly into the pan.
6. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cookie dough in the pan.
8. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly gooey.
9. Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 39g13%

Sugars 27g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.