Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and cocoa powder. Gradually blend into the butter mixture.
4. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, red food coloring, and vinegar. Stir until completely blended, then fold into the butter mixture.
5. Spread into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake for 30 minutes, or until set.
6. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• Red velvet is a classic flavor of cake that is made with cocoa powder and red food coloring.
• Cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert that is made with cream cheese, eggs, and sugar.
• Brownies are a type of cake that is made with cocoa powder, butter, and eggs.