Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Mini Red Velvet Brownies with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting! These adorable brownie bites are a chocolate lover’s dream, combining rich flavors with a creamy frosting that will steal the show at any gathering. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat, these fudgy brownies are easy to prepare and sure to impress both friends and family. Their vibrant color and cute size make them a standout dessert option that’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 1 3/4 cups Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring gel
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 3–4 cups confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 baking pan with foil and grease lightly.
- Melt butter and mix with chocolate chips until smooth. In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugars, salt, vanilla, and food coloring. Combine both mixtures.
- Fold in sifted flour, baking powder, and cocoa until just blended.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with butter until smooth; add salt and vanilla, then gradually mix in confectioners sugar.
- Spread frosting on cooled brownies and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for an even batter. Feel free to customize your frosting with different extracts or toppings.