Ingredients:
For the Brownie Layer:
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
– 2 eggs
– 1/3 cup vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
– 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Red and green food coloring
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the bottom of an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and lightly coat it with non-stick spray. Set aside.
2. **For the Brownie Layer:**
– In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
– In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, mix together the oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
– Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until just combined.
– Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
3. **For the Cream Cheese Layer:**
– In a medium bowl, blend the room temperature cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
– Divide the cream cheese mixture equally into two small bowls, about 1/2 cup each.
– Add red food coloring to one bowl and green food coloring to the other bowl, mixing until the desired color is achieved.
4. Spoon dollops of the white, red, and green cream cheese batters onto the brownie batter in the baking dish.
5. Using a skewer or knife, gently swirl the colors together to create a marbled effect.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set.
7. Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing into delightful squares. Enjoy these festive Red & Green Swirled Christmas Brownies!