Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a vibrant orange cream cheese swirl — a spooky and festive treat for Halloween parties!
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 190kcal
Cost: 7
Equipment
- 9x9-inch baking pan
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer or whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- knife (for swirling)
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on package)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to package directions and pour into the prepared pan.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Tint with orange gel food coloring.
- Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter. Swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Cool the brownies completely before cutting to get clean slices. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For extra Halloween flair, top with candy eyeballs or sprinkles before baking.