Fudgy Red Velvet Brownies (Print-Friendly Version)
Moist and fudgy red velvet squares with rich chocolate and subtle tang, perfect for celebrations or treats.
# Ingredients:
→ Fats and Chocolate
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1 cup unsalted butter, chopped
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6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
→ Sweeteners and Flavorings
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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2 teaspoons red gel food coloring
→ Eggs
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4 large eggs
→ Dry Ingredients
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, natural
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
# Steps:
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Line or grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang for easy removal. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chopped chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy. Avoid overheating.
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Whisk sugar into warm chocolate butter mixture until fully blended. Beat in eggs one at a time until thick and velvety. Stir in vanilla, vinegar, and red gel coloring until uniform.
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Sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt together to remove lumps and lighten texture.
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Add dry ingredients gradually to wet mixture, folding gently with a rubber spatula until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
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Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing surface. Bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Allow brownies to cool completely in pan. Use parchment to lift slab, then cut into squares with a sharp knife, wiping blade between cuts for clean edges.
# Notes & Tips:
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Use gel food coloring for vibrant red without thinning batter. Overmixing after adding flour reduces fudginess. Chill brownies before slicing for clean cuts.