Tiger Brownies

venus2's Note:

Great Halloween treats! From the Pillsbury collection.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 36 brownies

FILLING

• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 8 drops red food coloring
• 8 drops yellow food coloring
• 1 egg

BROWNIES

• 1 (21 1/2 ounce) package fudge brownie mix
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 eggs

Directions:

1. heat oven to 350° and grease bottom only of 13x9 pan In small bowl combine all filling ingredients and beat until smooth; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients; stir until well blended.
3. Spread half brownie batter in pan.
4. Spoon filling mix over batter and gently spread to cover.
5. Top with spoonfuls of remaining brownie batter.
6. To marble, pull knife through batter in wide curves.
7. Turn pan and repeat.
8. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set.
9. Cool completely before cutting with hot wet knife.
10. Store in refrigerator.

Reviews

[*Kathy*]

I used mascarpone cheese instead of regular cream cheese (because that's what I had on hand), and used a bit more than 2 tsp fresh orange zest, and was very pleased with the results. The orange flavor is wonderful. I had a Halloween theme in mind when I made this recipe, but they would be good any time of year.