Description
Deliciously rich brownies with a spooky cream cheese swirl, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon orange food coloring
- 1 teaspoon black food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in the granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and egg yolk until smooth.
- Divide the brownie batter in half and mix one half with orange food coloring and the other half with black food coloring.
- Pour the orange batter into the prepared pan, followed by dollops of the black batter, and swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top and swirl again gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a more intense color, add more food coloring as desired.
- These brownies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to add Halloween-themed sprinkles on top before baking for extra decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg