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Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies combine a rich, dark chocolate base with a creamy, festive orange cream cheese swirl for a luscious treat perfect for fall celebrations. The moist brownies feature a subtle tang from the cream cheese and a vibrant swirl achieved with orange food coloring, making them both delicious and visually striking for your Halloween festivities.

Ingredients

Brownie Batter

  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose white 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

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A few drops orange food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prep the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil and spray it lightly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, ½ cup flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon baking powder. Stir until fully blended to create an even chocolate base.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth, well blended, and slightly frothy.
  4. Incorporate Wet into Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the brownies’ tenderness.
  5. Reserve Batter: Scoop out ¼ cup of the brownie batter into a small separate bowl; set this aside for swirling later. Pour the remaining batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat together 8 oz room-temperature cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, 1 egg, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add Color: Drop a few drops of orange food coloring into the cream cheese mixture and stir gently until the color is vibrant and uniform.
  8. Layer Cream Cheese: Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the brownie batter in the pan.
  9. Create Swirl: Drop tablespoons of the reserved brownie batter on top of the cream cheese layer at intervals. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two layers together, creating a marbled effect.
  10. Bake: Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  11. Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 pieces to serve.

Notes

  • To get clean slices, chill the brownies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cutting.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth swirl mixture without lumps.
  • Adjust orange food coloring to your desired swirl intensity.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/halloween-cream-cheese-swirl-brownies-recipe/