Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars
Rich, soft Red Velvet Sugar Cookie bars topped with sweetened cream cheese frosting will be a hit at any party.
Servings: 16
Equipment
- 9 x 13 baking pan
- kitchenaid mixer
- measuring cups and spoons
- spatula set
Ingredients
Red Velvet Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup Butter softened
- 1 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Red Food Coloring
- 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder
- 2 cups Flour
- 3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup Butter softened
- 1 - 8 ounce pkg. Cream Cheese softened
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla optional
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt if using unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar for 4 minutes.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring and mix until combined.
- Add cocoa, flour, baking soda, and salt and stir together.
- Lightly spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray and spread batter evenly in pan.
- Bake for 18 - 22 minutes, or until toothpick or cake tester comes out clean. Cool.
- Frosting:
- In large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and stir until combined. Add optional vanilla and salt. Chill for 5 minutes.
- Spread onto cooled red velvet cookie bars. Garnish with sparkling sugar, white sprinkles, or M & M's. Cut into squares
