Chewy Cream Cheese Brownies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + chilling
YIELD: 4 dozen.
Brownies are a common dessert in our household—they're just about the only form of chocolate my husband will eat! I love this version. It makes a big batch and has a rich cream cheese layer in the center. —Barbara Nitcznski, Denver, Colorado
Ingredients
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4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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2 cups sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup chopped nuts, optional
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FILLING:
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2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla and the chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour to chocolate mixture (batter will be thick). Stir in nuts if desired.
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2.
Spread half the batter evenly into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; set aside.
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3.
In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients until blended. Gently spread over batter. Spoon remaining batter over filling; spread to cover.
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4.
Bake 45-50 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
1 brownie: 124 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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