Swirled Cream Cheese Brownies
Rich brownie flavor combined with creamy swirls of cream cheese for a delectable treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Once melted, take it off the heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined. Spread half of this brownie batter into your prepared pan.
- Beat the cream cheese with sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in the pan. Then, drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the brownie and cream cheese mixtures together.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow your brownies to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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