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Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

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Festive brownies with a creamy, colorful swirl, perfect for Halloween celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose white 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 temp)
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Orange food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper or foil, then spray it with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  2. For the Brownie Layer: In a large bowl, mix 1 cup of granulated white sugar, ½ cup of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of baking powder. In another bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup of vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. For the Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz of room temperature cream cheese until smooth. Add ¼ cup of sugar, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a few drops of orange food coloring. Mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter. Use a knife or a toothpick to swirl the cream cheese into the brownie batter gently.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow brownies to cool before cutting them into squares.

Notes

Decorate with Halloween-themed sprinkles or chocolate chips. Pair with milk or hot chocolate.

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