Scream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Get into the spooky spirit with these decadent Scream Cheese Swirl Brownies—perfect for Halloween parties or a festive treat at home! These rich and fudgy brownies are elevated with vibrant orange cream cheese swirls made from softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a touch of food coloring, creating a stunning marbled effect that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. A sprinkle of Halloween-themed sprinkles on top adds a playful crunch, while the combination of semisweet chocolate and cocoa powder ensures intense chocolatey goodness in every bite. Ready in just under an hour, these crowd-pleasing brownies are easy to make, delightfully indulgent, and guaranteed to be the highlight of your holiday dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
- 4 drops Orange food coloring
- 2 tablespoons Halloween sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter and semisweet chocolate chips over low heat, stirring continually until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and 3 of the eggs. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the melted chocolate mixture until everything is combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet chocolate mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1 egg, and orange food coloring until smooth and creamy.
Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.
Sprinkle optional Halloween sprinkles over the top for a festive touch.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (but not wet batter).
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Slice into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 116 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
