Description
These Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies are the perfect treat for your spooky celebrations. Rich, fudgy brownies with a vibrant orange cream cheese swirl, topped with festive sprinkles.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on box: usually eggs, oil, and water)
Orange Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange gel food coloring
Optional:
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions and pour it into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Make Cream Cheese Swirl: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add orange gel food coloring and mix until desired color is reached.
- Swirl Cream Cheese Mixture: Spoon dollops of the orange cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the cream cheese into the brownies.
- Add Sprinkles: Sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles over the top if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for the brightest swirl without thinning the mixture.
- Store brownies in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
