Halloween Brownies
These chocolate brownies, swirled together with an orange cheesecake topping, are the perfect spooky treat for any Halloween gathering!
Equipment
- electric hand mixer
- large bowl
- 9x9 baking pan
- plastic knife (for cutting brownies)
Ingredients
- 20 oz The Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese (Philadelphia brand used)
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- orange food coloring
- non-stick spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. F. Coat a 9x9 cake pan with nonstick spray.
- : Prepare brownie batter by mixing 1/4 cup water,1/3 cup vegetable oil and 1 egg together. Reserve ¼ cup of batter for swirling; pour the remaining batter into the baking dish and set it aside.
- Blend cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Add orange food coloring to achieve the desired shade.
- Spread the cream cheese layer over the brownie batter, then drop teaspoons of the remaining batter on top and gently swirl with a skewer or knife.
- Bake for a 9 x 9 pan for 40-45 minutes or for a 9 x 13 pan and bake at 325°F for 30-35 minutes or until the brownies are set. Let them cool completely before slicing. For cleaner cuts, use a plastic knife. *Caution: The baking pan will be hot when you remove it from the oven!
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 35mg | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
