Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies: Easy Indulgence for Fall
Indulge in these festive Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies, combining rich chocolate with a delightful cream cheese swirl perfect for fall.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange food coloring
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and melted butter.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and orange food coloring until smooth.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter and swirl it with a knife.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a festive touch, sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles on top before baking.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies