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Classic Red Velvet Brownies

Brownies that are soft and chewy and have a classic red velvet color with a mild cocoa flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
  2. Whisk the melted butter and sugar together until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring.
  4. Fold in the flour and cocoa just until combined.
  5. Spread the batter into the pan and bake for 26 to 28 minutes.
  6. Cool before slicing into squares.

Notes

A teaspoon of vinegar deepens the classic red velvet tang if you'd like.