Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 F.

Step 2

Line an 8 x 8 glass dish with greased parchment paper.

Step 3

In a large bowl cream together butter, white sugar and brown sugar.

Step 4

Mix in egg.

Step 5

Mix in buttermilk, vinegar and vanilla. (Batter will be speckled).

Step 6

Add food coloring and mix to combine.

Step 7

Mix in unsweentened cocoa powder.

Step 8

Add flour and salt.

Step 9

Mix until smooth and well combined, being sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Step 10

Pour batter into prepare pan.

Step 11

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is set and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

Step 12

Remove brownies and let cool. (I place mine in the fridge when they are warm to speed up cooling.)

Step 13

Cut brownies into small squares.

Step 14

Drizzled with melted white chocolate or cream cheese icing and sprinkle with walnuts (optional)

Step 15

Store in airtight container