Chocolate cream cheese brownies

24 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packSweet chocolate squares --
German 4 oz
3tablespoonsButter or margarine
2eachesEggs
¾cupSugar
½cupAll-purpose flour
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
1packCream cheese -- softened 3
Oz
¼cupSugar
½teaspoonBaking powder
¼teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonVanilla extract
¼teaspoonAlmond extract
½cupChopped nuts
1eachEgg
1tablespoonAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonVanilla extract

Directions

FILLING

In a saucepan melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently. Set aside. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick. Combine flour baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Stir in melted chocolate, extracts and nuts. Pour half of the batter into a greased 8 inch square baking pan; set aside. For filling, beat butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until light.

Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. Blend in egg, flour and vanilla; mix well. Spread over batter in pan. Dollop remaining batter over filling. With a knife cut through batter to create a marbled effect. Bake at 350 deg. for 35 to 40 min. or until brownies test done. Cool. Store in refrigerator. Yield: about 2 doz.

Recipe By : Country Woman