Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies are the ultimate festive dessert, blending rich chocolate brownie and creamy orange cheesecake in a deliciously spooky treat. These brownies are perfect for Halloween parties, family gatherings, or simply indulging in a sweet bite of autumn. Their stunning swirl pattern not only dazzles the eyes but also delivers a delightful mix of flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these brownies can be customized to fit any celebration theme. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delectable Halloween dessert!
- 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 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
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for the cream cheese layer
- 1 large egg for the cream cheese layer
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for the cream cheese layer
- orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, and vanilla extract before combining with dry ingredients.
- To make the cream cheese layer, beat room temperature cream cheese and sugar until smooth; then add egg and vanilla, mixing well. Stir in orange food coloring.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared dish, top with dollops of cream cheese mixture, and finish with remaining brownie batter. Use a knife to swirl.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until set in the center. Allow cooling before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg