Description
These Halloween swirl cream cheese brownies are a deliciously spooky treat, combining rich, fudgy brownies with festive orange and black swirls of cream cheese. Simple ingredients like brownie mix, cream cheese, and food coloring make this recipe a perfect Halloween party dessert. Keywords like "Halloween brownies," "swirl cream cheese brownies," and "Halloween dessert" make it easy to find this fun and festive fall recipe.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring
- Black food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Batter:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan. Prepare the brownie batter according to the instructions on the box and pour most of it into the prepared pan, reserving about ½ cup of the batter for swirling. - Make the Cream Cheese Mixture:
In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide the mixture in half. Add orange food coloring to one half and black food coloring to the other (if using), mixing until you reach desired colors. - Create the Swirls:
Drop dollops of the orange cream cheese mixture and the reserved brownie batter randomly over the brownie base. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the colors together for a marbled effect. - Bake:
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of food coloring for a more vibrant or subtle look.
- For an extra Halloween touch, add candy eyes or spooky sprinkles on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg