Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl (Printer-Friendly Version)
Rich chocolate brownies with a creamy orange swirl for a festive and delicious treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Base
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup dark cocoa powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon baking powder
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2 large eggs
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⅓ cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cream Cheese Swirl
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Orange food coloring, to desired hue
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving edges to lift the brownies after baking.
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In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Add eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until creamy. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract. Add orange food coloring a few drops at a time, mixing to achieve the desired color.
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Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Gently swirl the mixtures together using a knife or skewer. Carefully pour the remaining brownie batter on top and spread evenly.
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Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares.
# Additional Tips:
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Using softened cream cheese ensures a smooth and easily swirlable filling.
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Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender crumb.