Grinch Brownies
Description:
Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies marbled with a vibrant green cheesecake swirl and finished with festive red M&M’s. A fun, eye-catching treat that’s perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (or homemade brownie batter)
- Eggs and oil, as directed on the brownie mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Red M&M’s, for topping
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add green food coloring to the cream cheese mixture until a bright green color is achieved.
- Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Spoon dollops of the green cheesecake mixture over the top.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the green mixture into the brownie batter.
- Press red M&M’s into the surface for decoration.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until set.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing and serving.
