SCREAMcheese Swirl Brownies

Well what do you know... it's my BLOGIVERSARY! That's right! One year ago today I started this blog. I would have never imagined that my online attempt to keep track of kitchen adventures could turn into such a favorite hobby of mine. Within the past year of this food blog I have really challenged myself. Now it is still quite a stretch to say that I've grown out of my "rookie chef" status, but I definitely think I'm working my way up!

So in honor of my blogiversary, I thought it would be only fitting to give you something that is fun and easy. Because after all, that's what this entire blog is about! If it's not fun then it's not worth doing. And if it's not easy, well, then I probably haven't tried it yet. Ha!

Just in time for Halloween.... SCREAMcheese swirl brownies!

Ingredients:

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  6 ounces cream cheese, softened


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  1 egg


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  1/4 cup sugar


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  Orange food coloring (just mix yellow and red until you get the color you like!)


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  1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


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  1 box of brownie mix (and don't forget the ingredients that the box calls for! Usually eggs, water, and oil)

Directions:

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  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.


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  Mix the first five ingredients together to make the SCREAMcheese filling


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  In a seperate bowl, mix the brownie mix according to the box instructions.


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  Pour 3/4 of the brownie mix into the pan


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  Now add spoonfuls of the SCREAMcheese mix on top


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  Pour the remaining 1/4 of the brownie mix over the filling


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  If you want the pretty swirls, just gently drag a knife through the mix.


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  Bake for 28-30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean!

Okay I know it's hard, but allow these to cool completely before cutting. They are DEFINITELY worth the wait! (I would know, I've already had three)

Thanks for following me through my ups and downs. Regardless of success or failure, I've enjoyed attempting everything in this blog. I look forward to what I will tackle next. So heres to another year in the kitchen!

Source: Betty Crocker