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Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Icing

Using a boxed brownie mix makes these delights almost effortless.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownie mix, brownies, cream cheese icing, red velvet brownies
Servings: 8
Author: Jackie Garvin

Ingredients

  • For brownies:
  • 1 box premium brownie mix I used Betty Crocker Original Supreme Premium Brownie Mix with Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
  • 1 ounce red food coloring
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 egg
  • For icing:
  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • For brownies:
  • Place brownie mix in bowl. Add chocolate syrup included in mix. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredient and add to bowl with brownie mix. Stir until blended well.
  • Pour mix into an 8x8 that has been oiled and floured or sprayed with Baker's Joy.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until tooth pick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean.  Let cool in pan.
  • For icing:
  • Cream butter and cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth.   Add vanilla and slowly add powdered sugar.  Mix until blended.
  • Spread on brownies while still in the pan.
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