Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies: The Best Spooky Treats
Delightful Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies are the perfect spooky treat for your Halloween gatherings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix sugar, cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread half of the brownie batter in the prepared pan, top with cream cheese mixture, then swirl the remaining brownie batter over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chocolate chips to the brownie batter.
- Store extras in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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