Description
These Homemade Red Velvet Brownie Dippers are a delightful twist on classic brownies, featuring a rich red velvet flavor enhanced with cocoa and a touch of vinegar for tanginess. Perfectly baked to yield moist, tender dippers, they are ideal for parties or dessert boards and pair wonderfully with white chocolate or cream cheese dips.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Dipping Sauce
- White chocolate or cream cheese dip for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring some overhang for easy removal of brownies after baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time to the mixture, stirring well after each addition, then incorporate vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt just until combined; be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold mini chocolate chips into the batter if using, distributing them evenly without breaking them up.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Completely: Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack to ensure they set properly for slicing.
- Slice into Dippers: Once cooled, lift the brownies out using the parchment paper overhang and slice into sticks or dipper-sized pieces.
- Serve with Dip: Arrange the brownie dippers on a platter and serve alongside melted white chocolate or cream cheese dip for a delicious indulgence.
Notes
- For cleaner edges, chill the brownies in the refrigerator before slicing.
- Add crushed peppermint or colorful sprinkles on top of the batter before baking for a festive touch.
- These brownie dippers make excellent party snacks, dessert board additions, or cozy dipping treats with hot chocolate.
