Sinfully Addicting Red Velvet Brownies

I want to write about how just how amazing these brownies are, but the words cannot do these little guys justice. It's definitely the most requested recipe by friends and family, and they have been huge hits when i've given them as gifts. With Valentines day right around the corner, this could be a good recipe to perfect!

I will give fair warning about experimenting with the recipe though. I tried to double a batch and it was a failure. I haven't decided if it's because the ingredients don't work well doubled or if it just made them two thick. I used the same size pan as a single batch, so perhaps if I had switched to a rectangle they would have cooked more evenly. That being said, if any of you try to alter the recipe and succeed (or fail ;) ) please let me know!

Another helpful tip about this recipe is in the parchment paper. I HATE trying to get parchment paper to stay or to keep it's shape when pouring in batter. To do so is an art form...one i am still trying to perfect. But  I have found it helpful to fold the sides to help it keep its shape, and just tape it to the outer edge of the pan until you pour in the batter (just don't forget to remove the tape!) It really does make a huge difference.

But without further ado.......drum roll please!!!!

***I forgot to take a picture when they were done!!!! WHOOPS!

Red Velvet Brownies

1/2 C. of room temperature butter

1 1/2 C. Sugar

2 Eggs

2 tsp. Vanilla

1 1/4 C. Flour

1/4 tsp. salt

3 Tbs. Cocoa Powder

2 Tbs. Red Food Coloring

White Chocolate Icing (optional...but necessary)

1/2 C. Room Temperature Butter

2 1/2 C. Powdered Sugar

1 tsp. Vanilla

4 Oz. White Chocolate

1-2 Tbs. milk

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and either line a baking pan with parchment paper or grease and flour it. (**If bringing to a party I recommend the parchment paper it makes it easier to cut clean squares)

Step 2: In a small bowl mix the cocoa powder, food coloring, and 1 tsp. of vanilla to form a paste like mixture. 

Step 3: In a larger bowl cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy!!! (**"IT'S SO FLUFFFFYYYYYYY" - I love Despicable Me, what a great movie!) Add the eggs one at at time and then the rest of the vanilla. Beat in your paste mixture, and then SLOWLY add the flour and salt.

Step 4: Pour into your prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. DO NOT ICE THEM UNTIL COMPLETELY COOLED!!!!

Step 5: Melt the white chocolate (**You can find instructions on the package or ask me!) then set it aside. Then cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy again. add the vanilla, and then slowly start adding the powdered sugar. When mixed in add the white chocolate. Finally add just tiny bits of milk a time until you reach the desired consistency. (**If you over do it just add more powdered sugar) Then you can ice them and eat up!

If you gain 20 pounds because you can't stop eating this...don't blame me! I tried to warn you