Description
Create show-stopping Halloween Swirl Brownies that combine rich, fudgy brownie layers with festive orange and purple cream cheese swirls. Perfect for spooky celebrations, these brownies are both eye-catching and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
For the Halloween Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Orange and purple food coloring
- Halloween sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. - Make the Brownie Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Divide the mixture into two bowls, adding orange food coloring to one and purple food coloring to the other. Stir until the colors are vibrant.
- Assemble the Brownies:
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Add dollops of the orange and purple cream cheese mixtures on top.
- Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the colors into the batter, creating a marbled effect. Avoid over-swelling to keep colors distinct.
- Top with sprinkles if desired.
- Bake:
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Substitute the food coloring for other shades to suit different holidays or themes.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best creamy swirl texture.
- Clean your knife between cuts for perfectly neat brownie slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
