Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with these delightful Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies! The rich, dark chocolate base perfectly complements the creamy, orange cheesecake swirl, creating a treat that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for spooky gatherings, birthday parties, or cozy nights in, these brownies are sure to impress guests of all ages with their decadent flavor and playful presentation. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options, you can make this recipe your own while celebrating the season’s sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose white 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 white sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- For the brownie base, mix together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Add eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; stir until combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and an egg until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract and orange food coloring.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared dish. Spread cream cheese mixture over it, then top with remaining brownie batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until set. Allow to cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg