Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies
Delicious brownies swirled with vibrant orange cream cheese, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dark chocolate brownie mix
- 1/2 cup water or oil (as per mix instructions)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup orange food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Prepare the brownie mix in a bowl according to package instructions, using either water or oil.
- Mix together cream cheese, sugar, one egg, orange food coloring, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the greased pan, spreading it evenly.
- Layer the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top of the cream cheese layer, and swirl them together gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool before cutting into squares. Enjoy your spooky treat!
Notes
You can swap water for oil based on your preference or what the brownie mix suggests. For the best cream cheese blend, ensure it’s softened to room temperature. Experiment with other food colors for different festive looks! Add chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey flavor.