Description
Indulge in the delightful Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies, where rich, fudgy chocolate meets a creamy, tangy cream cheese swirl. This decadent treat is perfect for Halloween parties or cozy nights in, offering a festive touch that will enchant any crowd. With their irresistible flavor and stunning appearance, these brownies are bound to become a favorite seasonal dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Stir in granulated sugar, mix well, then add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Finally, incorporate the flour until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top and pour the remaining brownie batter over it. Gently swirl both mixtures together using a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (56g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg