Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in the festive delight of Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies, a treat that combines rich chocolate with a vibrant cheesecake swirl. These decadent brownies are easy to prepare and perfect for any autumn celebration, from Halloween parties to cozy family gatherings. With a beautifully contrasting orange swirl and the irresistible flavors of chocolate and cream cheese, they are sure to impress your guests. Each bite offers a delightful combination of fudgy brownie and creamy topping, making them a go-to dessert for the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup all purpose white flour
- ½ cup Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (at room temp)
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper or foil.
- In a bowl, mix sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Add eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; stir until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and orange food coloring until well mixed.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter and gently swirl using a knife.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg