Halloween Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup granulated white sugar.
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½ cup all-purpose flour.
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½ cup Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder.
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½ teaspoon salt.
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¼ teaspoon baking powder.
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2 large eggs.
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⅓ cup vegetable oil.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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8 oz cream cheese (room temperature).
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¼ cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese layer).
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1 large egg (for cream cheese layer).
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese layer).
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Orange food coloring.
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
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In a medium bowl, mix together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder for the brownie layer.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry brownie ingredients, reserving ¼ cup of the batter for later use.
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To make the cream cheese layer, blend cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add orange food coloring to create a spooky swirl effect.
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Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Add the cream cheese mixture on top.
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Dollop the reserved brownie batter on top and gently swirl it with a knife to create a marbled effect.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until set. Let the brownies cool completely before slicing.
# Notes:
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These Halloween-themed brownies feature a rich chocolate layer combined with a vibrant orange cream cheese swirl, making them perfect for spooky celebrations.