Description
Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a vibrant orange cream cheese swirl for a stunning Halloween treat.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Orange gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Stir melted butter and granulated sugar together in a bowl.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until glossy.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt; fold gently until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then stir in orange food coloring.
- Pour chocolate batter into the pan and dollop cream cheese mixture on top.
- Swirl with a toothpick in a figure-eight motion.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American