Red Velvet Brownies

These red velvet brownies are super fudgy brownies with crinkle tops. They are filled with white chocolate chips. Sometimes you just need something more special than regular chocolate brownies and these fudgy red velvet brownies deliver. They have that red velvet chocolate flavor and the beautiful red color that tells you that you are having something special.

These are the best red velvet brownies because they have that perfect red velvet flavor and perfect texture of fudgy red velvet brownies. You will end the night happy if you make these for your Valentine's day dessert! They are homemade brownies almost as easy as a boxed mix, but far more delicious. They are the best way to make a romantic dessert for first time bakers or if you just don't want the hard work of a full sized red velvet cake.

For other brownie recipes try, Turtle Brownies, Oreo Brownies, and Snickers Brownies.

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• Why This Recipe Works
• Ingredient Notes
• Step By Step Instructions
• Expert Baking Tips
• FAQ
• Storing and Freezing
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Why This Recipe Works

• Red velvet flavor- Classic red velvet flavor is a wonderful form of chocolate flavor that is only better in a fudgy brownie form!
• Fudgy brownies- I love when my brownies have that fudgy, gooey brownie texture that just feels like heaven in your mouth, and these brownies deliver.
• Easy recipe- These easy red velvet brownies are super simple to make and so good you will never want to look at a boxed brownie mix again!

Ingredient Notes

Here are some notes on the ingredients. For a full list of ingredients, check out the recipe card below.

• Egg yolk- The extra egg yolk helps to give the brownies an extra fudgy texture.
• Unsalted Butter- The butter needs to be melted and slightly cooled. Too warm and the butter will cook the eggs. Melt early enough to have cooling time before use.
• Oil- Canola oil, vegetable oil, or olive oil is perfect for this recipe.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder- For best results I recommend using a dutch-processed cocoa powder for a more rich chocolate flavor. This is the one I used.
• Cornstarch- The cornstarch breaks down the gluten and provides a more fudgy texture and a more chewier brownie.
• Red food dye- Cheap red food coloring needs a lot to get a bright red color and can affect the taste. Use a gel food coloring. I used Americolor super red.

Step By Step Instructions

Here is how to make and bake these red velvet brownies. You will need an electric mixer with a whisk attachment.

STEP 1: Prep. First, preheat your oven to 350°F. Then, spray a 9x9 inch pan with nonstick baking spray.

Line the the pan with parchment paper across the bottom and coming up 2 sides of the pan where you can grab it. Then, spray it again.

STEP 2: Dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, sift the all purpose flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.

STEP 3: Beat eggs. In a mixer with whisk attachment, beat the sugar, large eggs, and egg yolk on high speed for 5 minutes.

It will become more pale by the end.

STEP 4: Wet ingredients. Add the melted unsalted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix again on low speed until just combined.

STEP 5: Combine. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined.

Add in the white chocolate chips and fold them in with a rubber spatula.

STEP 6: Pour batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

STEP 7: Bake. Bake the brownies for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the brownies comes out with moist crumbs.

If there is raw batter bake for 5 more minutes,

STEP 8: Cool. Place the baking pan on a cooling rack. Let the brownies cool in the pan completely before cutting into them. This lets them finish the baking process.

Expert Baking Tips

When you are baking these red velvet brownies, you need to be careful when adding in the rest of the ingredients after the eggs are beaten.

If they are added in too fast, the eggs' air will deflate and you won't get as much of a rise from the brownies.

Make sure to spray the pan with baking non-stick spray, so the brownies don't stick to the pan. It is also a good idea to place parchment paper on the bottom of the tray as well.

FAQ

Storing and Freezing

Store these red velvet brownies in an airtight container at room temperature. Plastic wrap can let the brownies get dry and hard if not sealed well. They will last up to 3-4 days. They are best slightly warm.

Freezing

Store these brownies in the freezer in an airtight container. They will last up to 30 days in the freezer. Thaw for 1 hour before enjoying.

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