Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Bars are soft, chewy and loaded with chocolate! The perfect no-fuss dessert for Valentines Day, a birthday party, or just because!
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 I am not really into making cutesy treats for holidays, but I do love a good themed dessert. My answer? 99% of the time COOKIE BARS! They can be made with very little effort and you can quickly jazz them up to fit any occasion without being a skilled decorator.
 This recipe is one that I included in my cookbook, Brownies, Blondies, and Bars (which makes a great gift for just about any occasion, btw 😉 ). I love them not only because of the gorgeous, show stopping color, but because they are super duper easy to make and everyone always loves them!
 These would be so great for a Valentine’s Day party. You could even use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut them into a more festive shape. Or add sprinkles just before baking to make them even more fun and colorful!
I always make sure to slightly under bake these because I love the fudgy texture it gives them. Any way you slice them, these bars are sure to be loved by everyone who tries them. Enjoy!
Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Bars
Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Bars are soft, chewy and loaded with chocolate! The perfect no-fuss dessert for Valentines Day, a birthday party, or just because!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp red food color
- 12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, mixing well between each addition.
- Add cocoa, salt, vinegar, and vanilla and mix until well combined.
- Mix in flour and baking powder.
- Add food coloring and mix until well combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread evenly into a greased 9x13" pan. Bake 22-24 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the center of the bars comes out clean. Be careful not to over bake.
- Allow bars to cool before cutting into squares.
Previously published on Feb 6, 2017
Molly says
In the ingredients list it says baking powder, but the instructions it says baking soda. Which one should be used?
Stephanie Brubaker says
Sorry about that, Molly. It should say baking powder 🙂 Enjoy the bars!
Molly says
Thanks!!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Oh my gosh. So brightly colored! 🙂 Such a fun treat for Valentine’s.
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
Yum!! I love how easy cookie bars are too! I would probably eat the whole pan of these though hehehehe
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
So festive for Valentines Day! They look really chewy and delicious!