Red Velvet Brownies

Submitted by pamela t.

"These are the most delicious brownies and so sinfully rich, that I cut them in small squares about 1" x 1" and place them on Christmas cookie trays. The texture is a cross between a brownie and almost fudge-like consistancy. You won't be disappointed! Originally cut from a magazine (Paula Deen, I think)."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 16 brownies

ingredients

• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, baking bar chopped
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ounce red food coloring
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

• for frosting

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing 2-3 inches of foil to extend over sides. Spray with cooking spray.
2. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwave-safe bowl on high 1-2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30 second intervals.
3. Whisk in sugar. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until each is just blended.
4. Gently stir in flour and the next four ingredients.
5. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake at 350F for 44-48 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean.
6. cool completely on a wire rack (about 2 hours).
7. Lift brownies from the pan, using the foil as handles. Gently remove foil.
8. Frost with the cream cheese frosting and cut into squares.

9. Frosting:

10. Beat cream cheese and butter on medium until creamy.
11. Add powdered sugar and salt. Add vanilla. Beat until blended.

Reviews

[keylyme]

The recipe is supposed to have 3/4 cup butter! Make sure NOT to use 1/4. I did and it was not a fudgy brownie at all. The original recipe is from "Southern Living" magazine and calls for the 3/4 cup. I should have know better as a seasoned baker that a good, fudgy brownie has more than 1/4 cup butter!