Halloween Swirl Brownies
Delicious chocolate brownies with a creamy, vibrant green cream cheese swirl, perfect for Halloween festivities!
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6-8 drops neon green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Whisk well.
- Add eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and water to the dry mixture. Stir until smooth.
- Reserve about 1/4 cup of the brownie batter in a small bowl for later.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add neon green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter.
- Drizzle the reserved brownie batter on top and gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
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Notes
Store brownies in an airtight container for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.