Description
Indulge in these Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies, featuring rich, fudgy brownies marbled with a vibrant orange cream cheese swirl. Perfect for Halloween parties or festive gatherings, these delightful treats combine chocolatey goodness with a creamy twist. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, these brownies are a must-try this spooky season!
Ingredients
1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions and pour into the baking dish, reserving 1/4 cup of the batter for swirling.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Add a few drops of orange food coloring and stir until evenly colored.
- Gently spread the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter.
- Drop tablespoons of the reserved brownie batter on top of the cream cheese layer and swirl with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a more festive touch, consider adding Halloween-themed sprinkles on top before baking.
You can serve the brownies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 servings
- Calories: 280 kcal
Keywords: Halloween brownies, cream cheese brownies, fudgy brownies, Halloween treats, spooky desserts, easy brownie recipe