Red Velvet Brownies

Red Velvet Brownies Brownies: 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp. vanilla extract, divided 3 tbsp. cocoa powder 2 tbsp. red food coloring 1 1/4 cups flour 2/3 cup chocolate chips Icing: 8 tbsp. butter, softened 2 cups powder sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 oz white chocolate, melted 2 tbsp. milk Preheat oven to 350 Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper, or spray with nonstick spray In the bowl of an electric mixer cream together butter and sugars until fluffy Add eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides as necessary Add in 1 tbsp. vanilla and salt, mixing until smooth In a small bowl combine remaining 1 tbsp. vanilla, cocoa and red food coloring forming a paste Add cocoa paste to the batter and mix until batter is red and smooth Add in flour until completely combined Fold in chocolate chips Spread into prepared pan and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean Remove from oven and let cool completely before icing To make the icing In the bowl of an electric mixer cream together butter and 1 cup of the powdered sugar Add in vanilla and melted white chocolate and mix until smooth Add in remaining powder sugar 1/4 cup at a time and 1 tbsp. of milk at a time or until desired consistency is reached Spread over brownies and serve