Description

Indulge in the festive flavors of Halloween with these delightful Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies! Featuring a rich, dark chocolate brownie base layered with a creamy orange cheesecake topping, these brownies are perfect for any spooky celebration. The swirled design not only adds an eye-catching element but also delivers a mouthwatering contrast between the decadent chocolate and smooth cream cheese. Easy to prepare and fun to share, these brownies are sure to impress your family and friends at Halloween parties or cozy gatherings. Make them your go-to dessert this fall!

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 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.
Add eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
In another bowl, blend cream cheese with granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and orange food coloring until creamy.
Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared dish. Add dollops of cream cheese mixture on top followed by the remaining brownie batter. Gently swirl with a knife.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until set in the center. Allow cooling before slicing into squares.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 160
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. For a spooky twist, experiment with different shades of food coloring. These brownies can be topped with crushed cookies or nuts for added texture.