Description
Elevate your Halloween festivities with these delightful Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies. This recipe brings together rich, dark chocolate brownies and a creamy orange cheesecake layer, creating a spooky treat that’s not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or cozy nights in, these brownies will leave your guests enchanted and craving another bite. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween or just indulging your sweet tooth, these brownies are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 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 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and orange food coloring until combined.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top evenly. Add remaining brownie batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For an extra festive touch, try adding Halloween-themed sprinkles on top before serving. You can swap out orange food coloring for any color to match different themes or occasions.