Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies are a fun and festive dessert that perfectly captures the spirit of the spooky season. These rich, chocolatey brownies feature a creamy orange cheesecake swirl that not only adds a burst of flavor but also creates an eye-catching visual presentation. Ideal for Halloween parties, family gatherings, or just a cozy night in, these brownies are sure to impress with their delicious taste and vibrant colors. Follow this simple recipe to whip up a batch of these delightful treats that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup 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 temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper and spray it with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Add in eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar, an egg, vanilla extract, and orange food coloring; blend until well combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared dish. Layer with the cream cheese mixture before topping with the remaining brownie batter. Use a knife to gently swirl together.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg