SPIDERWEB SWIRL BROWNIES

Spider Web Swirl Brownies 

Serves: 12-16 / Prep: 15 Mins / Cook: 35 Mins

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 2 tbsp. ground Community® Signature Blend Dark Roast coffee
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 tsps. vanilla extract
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13x9 inch baking pan with baking spray.

2. In a medium saucepan, heat the butter, chocolate and ground coffee on low heat. Whisk constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. 

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the chocolate mixture, 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add 5 eggs, one at a time, whisking until glossy and smooth. 

4. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture, whisking until combined. 

5. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan. 

6. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and remaining 1 egg, beating until combined. 

7. Gently pour the cream cheese mixture into the baking pan. Swirl together using a knife. 

8. Bake 30-35 mins and let cool completely. 

9. Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to shape brownies, if desired. 

10. Enjoy!