Description
Delicious Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies with a rich chocolate base and creamy orange swirl, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – 1/2 cup (50 g)
- All-purpose flour – 1/2 cup (65 g)
- Granulated sugar – 1 cup (200 g)
- Butter – 1/2 cup (113 g), melted
- Eggs – 2 large
- Cream cheese – 8 oz (225 g), softened
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
- Food coloring (orange) – as needed
- Salt – 1/4 teaspoon (1 g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and one egg, mixing until well combined. Add orange food coloring to achieve desired shade.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, then dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over it. Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese into the brownie batter. Pour the remaining brownie batter on top and repeat the swirling process.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze brownies wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 3 months.
- Experiment with different toppings like sprinkles, chocolate chips, or caramel drizzle for added fun.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Halloween, brownies, cream cheese, dessert, festive