Fudgy Red Velvet Brownies (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
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¾ stick (85g) butter
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1 cup (200g) sugar
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¼ cup (55g) light brown sugar
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3 eggs
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1 egg yolk
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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⅓ cup (72g) vegetable oil
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¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
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¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon vinegar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon red food coloring
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¾ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
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4 oz (114g) cream cheese
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¾ stick (85g) butter
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4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
# Let's Cook!:
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Line 9-inch square pan with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 335°F/170°C.
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Melt butter. Whisk with sugars in large bowl. Add eggs, yolk, and vanilla, mixing gently. Add oil and cocoa powder.
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Mix red food coloring with small amount of batter, then combine with main mixture.
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Fold in flour, cornstarch, and salt until no lumps remain. Add vinegar and mix well. Optional: fold in white chocolate chips.
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Pour into prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes until skewer shows moist crumbs. Cool completely before frosting.
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Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beat until fluffy. Add vanilla. Spread over cooled brownies before slicing.
# Cook's Notes:
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Weigh ingredients for best results
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Do not overmix to avoid cakey texture
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Cool completely before frosting