Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Spiced Cranberry Cream Cheese Brownies. These fudgy delights combine rich chocolate brownie goodness with tangy cream cheese swirls and bursts of tart cranberries, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for cozy gatherings or a comforting solo treat, these brownies are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out. In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth; dollop this over the brownie layer along with dried cranberries.
- Pour remaining batter on top and swirl gently with a knife. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg