Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars

5 from 1 vote

These decadent red velvet sugar cookie bars with cream cheese frosting are so divine. This is the best of both worlds, all the goodness of red velvet cake in an easy-to-make cookie bar form.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cookie bar recipes, red velvet cookies, red velvet sugar cookie bars

Servings: Bars

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons red food coloring

Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup butter softened
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Have a 9x13 inch pan ready. I like to line mine with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray so that the bars easily lift out and are easy to cut.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup butter softened and sugar until light and creamy. About 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and food coloring until combined.
Add the flour mixture until a soft dough forms. Press into the bottom of the 9x13 inch pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until the edges start to pull away from the sides and a toothpick entered into the center comes out clean. Allow to completely cool before frosting.
To make the cream cheese frosting, Beat together the cream cheese and butter. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat together until smooth. Frost the top of the bars and enjoy!

Notes

Originally posted January 26, 2014

Updated on January 31, 2023

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