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Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

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Indulge in the festive spirit with Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies, a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate brownies with a vibrant orange cheesecake swirl. These spooky treats are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious, making them perfect for Halloween parties or cozy nights at home. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create these crowd-pleasers with ease. Elevate your seasonal dessert game and impress your guests with this unique twist on classic brownies!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar (for cream cheese layer)
  • 1 large egg (for cream cheese layer)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese layer)
  • Orange food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In one bowl, mix together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, and vanilla; combine both mixtures without overmixing.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla extract, and food coloring; mix well.
  4. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared dish, followed by the cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining brownie batter and swirl gently.
  5. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.

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