Description
Decadent, fudgy chocolate brownies with a vibrant orange cream cheese swirl. A visually stunning and delicious treat perfect for Halloween parties.
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 sugar
- Orange gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Stir melted butter and 1 cup sugar together in a bowl.
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla until glossy.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt; stir until just combined.
- Pour chocolate batter into the prepared pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar and orange food coloring until smooth.
- Dollop cream cheese mixture onto the chocolate batter and swirl with a toothpick.
- 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