Description
Fudgy, dense brownies with a vibrant red hue, topped with a thick layer of tangy cream cheese frosting. A perfect festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (Melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (Sweetener)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (Unsweetened)
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (Liquid or gel)
- 1 tsp white vinegar (Acid for texture)
- 2 large eggs (Room temperature)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (Base)
- 1/4 tsp salt (Flavor enhancer)
- 8 oz cream cheese (Softened for frosting)
- 4 tbsp butter (Softened for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (For frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (Flavor)
Instructions
- Whisk melted butter and sugar; beat in eggs, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar.
- Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Bake in lined 8×8 pan at 350°F for 25-30 minutes; cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Spread frosting over cooled brownies and slice into squares.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg