Description
Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with these delightful Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies. Combining a rich chocolate brownie base with a creamy orange cheesecake swirl, these brownies are both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for Halloween parties, gatherings, or just a cozy night in, they are sure to impress friends and family alike. With straightforward preparation steps and common ingredients, you can whip up this spooky treat in no time. Elevate your dessert table with these vibrant brownies that can be customized for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 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 temp)
- 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 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vegetable oil and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix well before stirring in orange food coloring to reach the desired shade.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared dish. Add dollops of cream cheese mixture on top, then pour remaining brownie batter over it. Create swirls using a spatula.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until set. Allow cooling before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ensure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother texture. Feel free to add nuts to the brownie batter for extra crunch or switch up the food coloring to match different occasions.