Halloween Dream Brownies

Brownies:

1 orange cake mix

1 (4-serving) package instant vanilla, cheesecake or white chocolate pudding

2 eggs

½ cup vegetable oil

1 cup white chocolate chips

Frosting:

4 tablespoons butter, softened

3 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon orange extract, to taste, optional 2 cups powdered sugar

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8-x 8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.

Brownies:

In bowl of mixer, beat together cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, and oil until a dough forms. With hands, work in chips until fairly evenly distributed; press dough evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes – until edges are turning golden and the bars are puffy and slightly firm on top. Remove from oven and let cool completely on wire rack. Frosting: In bowl of mixer, beat butter, cream cheese, and extract(s) on medium speed until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar, beating on low until combined. Increase mixer speed to high; beat for one minute. Spread frosting evenly over bars in pan. NOTE: If you can’t find an orange cake mix, use a white cake mix and when adding eggs and oil, also add 2 teaspoons orange extract and 3 drop yellow to 1 drop red food coloring until you get the desired color. Also, I just used a can of cream cheese whipped frosting. (apc)