Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies 1 package (4 ounces) German sweet chocolate 3 tablespoons butter 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup chopped nuts FILLING: 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, softened Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 6, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies cont. 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool. In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and pale yellow. Combine the 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-in. square baking dish; set aside. For filling, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar until light Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 6, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies and fluffy. Beat in the egg, flour and vanilla; mix well. Pour over batter in pan. Spoon remaining batter over filling. Cut through batterwith a knife to swirl the chocolate. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: about 2 dozen. Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 6, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008