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Vampire Bite Red Velvet Brownies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Vampire Bite Red Velvet Brownies
Servings 24 Brownies
Make these Vampire Bite Red Velvet Brownies for your next Halloween party. Rich, fudgy brownies topped with cream cheese frosting and dark chocolate drizzle—fun and festive!

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1 cup 225g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups 400g granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 50g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 175g dark chocolate chips

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups 480g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk as needed

Dark Chocolate Drizzle

  • ½ cup 90g dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Prepare Pan & Oven:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Mix Wet Ingredients:

  • In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and red food coloring.

Combine:

  • Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in dark chocolate chips.

Bake:

  • Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.

Cool:

  • Let brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.

Make Frosting:

  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.

Frost Brownies:

  • Spread frosting over cooled brownies.

Make Drizzle:

  • Melt dark chocolate chips with cream until smooth. Drizzle over frosted brownies to create a “bite mark” effect.

Serve:

  • Chill slightly for cleaner cuts, then slice into 24 squares.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter—stir until just combined for fudgier brownies.
Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red hue without thinning the batter.
For extra “vampire drama,” poke with a skewer and drip a little red gel icing or strawberry jam.