Description
Passionate bakers will fall in love with these Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, a romantic dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations. Rich crimson layers studded with chocolate morsels create an irresistible treat that melts hearts and satisfies sweet cravings in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (130 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper and applying a light grease coating.
- Create the cookie base by beating butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until achieving a light, airy texture in a mixing bowl.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring until fully integrated.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold half of the chocolate chips into the cookie dough, reserving the remaining chips for later.
- Press approximately two-thirds of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating a smooth base layer.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer by beating cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg, cocoa powder, vinegar, and red food coloring to the cream cheese mixture, blending until completely combined.
- Fold in a quarter of the remaining chocolate chips into the cheesecake mixture.
- Carefully spread the red velvet cheesecake layer over the cookie base, ensuring even coverage.
- Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the cheesecake layer, creating a rustic top.
- Sprinkle the final chocolate chips across the surface of the dessert.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for set edges and a slightly jiggly center.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Serve as a luxurious Valentine’s Day dessert, perfect for sharing with a loved one.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and beat thoroughly to create a smooth, lump-free cheesecake layer that bakes evenly without surface cracks.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant red color without adding extra liquid that might affect the texture of the bars.
- Gently fold chocolate chips to prevent sinking and ensure even spread throughout both cookie and cheesecake layers.
- Chill bars completely before slicing for clean, precise edges and easier serving, using a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 123 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg