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Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe
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These Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with vibrant orange and green cream cheese swirls for a festive and delicious seasonal treat. Perfect for Halloween parties, they offer a wonderfully moist texture and a beautiful marbled design that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Orange food coloring (a few drops)
  • Green food coloring (a few drops)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the brownie batter: In a medium bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  3. Add vanilla and eggs: Mix in the vanilla extract. Then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully.
  4. Incorporate flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing and ensure a tender brownie.
  5. Prepare cream cheese mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add egg and vanilla to cream cheese: Beat in one egg and the vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
  7. Color the cream cheese: Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly into two bowls. Add orange food coloring to one and green food coloring to the other, mixing until you achieve bright, even colors.
  8. Assemble the batter in the pan: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
  9. Add cream cheese dollops: Drop spoonfuls of the orange and green cream cheese mixtures across the surface of the brownie batter in an alternating pattern.
  10. Create the swirl effect: Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese dollops into the brownie batter to create a marbled Halloween-inspired design.
  11. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.

Notes

  • Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth swirl mixture.
  • Do not overmix the brownie batter once flour is added to keep the brownies tender.
  • Adjust the amount of food coloring to your desired swirl intensity.
  • Use a toothpick to test doneness carefully to avoid overbaking.
  • For cleaner slicing, let brownies cool completely before cutting.

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