Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies have a layer of rich, dark chocolate brownie topped with a layer of orange cheesecake then swirled together for a spooky treat.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper or foil and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
For the Brownie Layer
In a medium bowl, add the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
1 cup granulated white sugar, ½ cup all purpose white flour, ½ cup Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon baking powder
In a small bowl, add the eggs, oil, and vanilla. Mix with a fork until well combined.
2 large eggs, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the batter for the swirls then pour the remaining batter into the prepared baking dish.
For the Cream Cheese Layer
In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, sugar, egg, & vanilla. Blend until smooth.
8 oz cream cheese, ¼ cup granulated white sugar, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Add in the orange food coloring and stir to combine.
orange food coloring
Gently spread the cream cheese layer on top of the brownie batter.
Drop tablespoons of the remaining brownie batter on top and gently swirl with a knife or skewer.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set. Remove and let cool completely before slicing.
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Notes
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.To freeze, wrap individually in plastic wrap then place in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.To double the recipe, use a 9x13 pan.