Can I skip the food coloring?

Yes, but you’ll get a less vibrant color. The tang + cocoa still make them red-velvet flavored.

How do I know when they’re done?

Toothpick with moist crumbs = done. If the toothpick has wet batter, bake a few minutes more.

Absolutely. Let them cool completely, wrap in parchment, and pack snugly. Perfect for Desserts That Can Be Shipped .

Swap in a 1:1 GF flour blend. Texture will be similar if you avoid overmixing.

When a chocolate craving strikes, these dense, fudgy red velvet brownies are the perfect fix — rich, moist, and irresistibly red.

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¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 oz semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
½ tablespoon red gel food coloring
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup white chocolate chips (optional — fold into the batter or melt for a drizzle)

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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the melted butter and the chopped chocolate. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between intervals, until the chocolate is completely smooth.
Stir the granulated sugar into the warm chocolate mixture. Beat in the eggs one at a time until each is incorporated. Add vanilla, vinegar, and the red gel coloring, mixing until the color is even.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
Fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture just until no streaks remain — avoid overmixing. If using, gently stir in the white chocolate chips.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not raw batter). Ovens vary, so start checking at 28 minutes.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Use the parchment overhang to lift them out, slice into squares, and serve.
Optional finish: drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled brownies and let it set before slicing.