Loaded Cream Cheese Halloween Brownies
These Loaded Cream Cheese Halloween Brownies are the perfect spooky treat! Fudgy brownies are swirled with a creamy, tangy cream cheese mixture and decorated with festive Halloween candies for a fun and delicious dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (18.3 ounces) brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on the box
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Halloween-themed sprinkles
- Assorted Halloween candies (e.g., candy corn, chocolate bats, gummy worms) for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare brownie batter according to package directions.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter.
- Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with fudgy crumbs.
- Let cool completely before frosting. Top with Halloween sprinkles and assorted candies.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them. You can also add food coloring to the cream cheese mixture for a more festive look.