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Creamy Cashew Brownies Recipe

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My sister-in-law dubbed me the "dessert queen" because of treats like this that I take to our family get-togethers. The brownies have a fudge-like texture and a rich cream cheese topping. Cashews and a hot fudge swirl make these pretty bars special.

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24 Servings
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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TOPPING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup salted cashews, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, water, oil and egg. Stir in chips. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 25-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
For topping, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over brownies. Sprinkle with cashews; drizzle with hot fudge topping. Refrigerate before cutting. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.

Creamy Cashew Brownies published in Taste of Home April/May 2005, p27