Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Brownies

Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Brownies are a delicious fusion of rich cheesecake, cinnamon-sugar, and chocolatey brownies. Here’s a simple recipe to make them at home:

Ingredients:

For the Brownie Layer:

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

For the Cheesecake Layer:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Snickerdoodle Swirl:

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Prepare the Brownie Layer:

   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
   • Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
   • In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined. The batter should be thick.

3. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:

   • In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
   • Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.

4. Assemble the Brownies:

   • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
   • Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter.
   • Using a knife or skewer, swirl the cheesecake into the brownie batter to create a marbled effect.

5. Make the Snickerdoodle Swirl:

   • In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar together.
   • Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top of the brownie and cheesecake layers.

6. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay).
   • Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

7. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once cooled, slice into squares and enjoy the decadent Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Brownies!

These brownies combine the tangy creaminess of cheesecake with the warm, comforting flavor of cinnamon sugar—perfect for any dessert lover!