Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with these delightful Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies. Featuring a rich dark chocolate brownie base and a creamy orange cheesecake swirl, these treats are visually striking and bursting with flavor. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy family gatherings, they not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also add a spooky touch to your dessert table. With their irresistible combination of textures and tastes, these brownies will have your guests coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose 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 temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated 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. Mix until well combined.
- Add in the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until soft, then add sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and orange food coloring. Mix until creamy.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the baking dish and spread evenly. Add dollops of the cream cheese mixture on top and layer with remaining brownie batter.
- Swirl the mixtures gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg