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Red Velvet Chocolate-Swirled Brownie Bars Recipe

Arleena
Red Velvet Chocolate-Swirled Brownie Bars -  These easy red velvet brownies are topped with an abundance of chocolate and are velvety soft and smooth! They don’t call it red velvet for nothing! 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings 9

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 2 vials red food coloring or as needed (I used 2 red Betty Crocker gel food coloring vials)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • pinch salt optional and to taste
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
  • Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don’t scramble it. Add the egg, brown sugar, vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
  • Add the cocoa and whisk until smooth.
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