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Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies

Delightful Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

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Indulge in these Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies, featuring rich chocolate brownies with a creamy orange cheesecake layer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar Alternatively, use brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • ½ cup Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa Powder Regular cocoa powder can be used as a substitute.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Can substitute with baking soda.
  • 2 large eggs For a vegan alternative, use flax eggs.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil Melted coconut oil can be a healthier substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla is preferable.
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese Reduced-fat cream cheese can also be used.
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar Use the same alternatives as for the brownie layer.
  • 1 teaspoon orange food coloring Optional for a festive appearance.

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth, then fold into the dry mixture.
  4. Reserve about ¼ cup of the brownie batter, pour the rest into the prepared pan.
  5. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then mix in egg, vanilla, and orange food coloring.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter evenly.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of reserved brownie batter over the cream cheese layer and swirl with a knife.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set, and center is slightly moist.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then slice into squares for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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