Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies! These delightful treats combine a rich dark chocolate brownie base with a creamy orange cheesecake swirl, making them an irresistible addition to your Halloween festivities. Perfect for family gatherings or school parties, these brownies are simple to make and fun for everyone to enjoy. With just a few pantry staples, you can create a colorful dessert that will impress both kids and adults alike. Get ready to savor every bite of this spooky delight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ÂĽ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ÂĽ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Beat in eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and orange food coloring.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared dish; spread cream cheese mixture on top and dollop remaining brownie batter over it. Use a knife to swirl gently.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg