Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 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
  • 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)

Instruction

  • 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