Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper. Butter the bottom and sides of parchment paper and set it aside.

Add the chocolate chips and butter to a medium size saucepan.

Melt over low heat, stirring frequently until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat.

Add the sugar to the chocolate mixture and whisk in sugar until well incorporated.

Add eggs one at a time mixing thoroughly between each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, salt, and vinegar.

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt until well mixed.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture, mixing well between each addition.

Add 1 teaspoon of the red food coloring and mix well. For a deeper shade of red, add more food coloring and continue mixing until well blended.

Pour the red velvet brownie batter into your prepared baking pan, and smooth evenly. Place in oven and bake for approximately 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and place pan of brownies on a cooling rack to cool completely.

In a medium size bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix again.

Add powdered sugar a little at a time, stirring between each addition until the powdered sugar is completely incorporated.

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the top of the brownies.

Top with sprinkles if desired. Remove the brownies from the pan and cut them into 9 squares. Enjoy!