Red Velvet Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert idea? Try these Red Velvet Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting! They’re easy to put together and they’re indulgent like any good Valentine’s dessert should be. Make ’em in fun heart shapes with a simple cookie cutter or cut into traditional squares – either way, these are bound to please!
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 287kcal
Ingredients
Red Velvet Blondies
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons red gel food coloring
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- ½ cup cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- sprinkles optional
Instructions
Red Velvet Blondies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a square 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well blended. The mixture will resemble wet sand.½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup dark brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Add in the egg and vanilla and whisk to combine.1 large egg, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Add in the red food coloring and mix well until the batter is a uniform color.2 teaspoons red gel food coloring
- Add in the flour, cocoa powder and salt, stirring with a wooden spoon until just blended and no dry flour spots appear.1 cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Scrape batter into the prepared baking pan and press gently into corners to form an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Cool blondies completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese with an electric or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.½ cup cream cheese, ½ cup unsalted butter
- With the mixer on low speed, add the sifted confectioners sugar, ½ cup at a time, until smooth and creamy.2 cups powdered sugar
- Add in the vanilla extract and pinch of salt and beat until well blended.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pinch of salt
- Once the blondies have cooled completely, top with the frosting and smooth the top to create an even layer. Add sprinkles, if desired. Cut into 16 squares or use festive cookie cutters to cut out shapes and serve.sprinkles
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Notes
- Store frosted blondies in the fridge for up to 5 days. Leave at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Blondies and frosting can be made ahead of time. Wrap blondies tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature up to days. Cover frosting tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and store in the fridge up to 5 days before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.3g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 14.4g | Saturated Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 49.1mg | Sodium: 223mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 32.4g
