Marble Brownies Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• CHEESECAKE LAYER:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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Directions

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and chocolate. Cover and microwave on high for 30-60 seconds; stir until smooth. Beat in sugar, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to chocolate mixture until blended. Spread into a greased microwave-safe 8-in. square dish; set aside.
• In a large microwave-safe bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Spoon over brownie batter; cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
• Cook, uncovered, at 70% power for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cook on high for 1 minute longer. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 1 dozen.

Marble Brownies published in Quick Cooking July/August 1999, p43