Description

Indulge in the festive spirit with Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies, a perfect blend of rich chocolate brownies and creamy orange cheesecake. These spooky treats are not only visually stunning, with their vibrant swirls, but they also deliver an irresistible flavor combination that will delight both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or looking for a fun dessert to enjoy at home, these brownies make an excellent choice. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, you can add your favorite toppings or sprinkles to give them an extra festive flair. Get ready to impress your guests with this deliciously unique treat!

Ingredients

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1 cup granulated white 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 white sugar (for cheesecake layer)
1 large egg (for cheesecake layer)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
Orange food coloring

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Add eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and orange food coloring until well combined.
Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it, then drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top. Use a knife to swirl together gently.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until set in the middle.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg