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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
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.

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Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies cont.

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 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.