Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

Time

Yield

16 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

4 oz. sweet baking chocolate
3 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. butter, softened
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1/2 cup pecans or
walnuts, chopped

Instructions

Combine chocolate and 3 tablespoons butter in top of double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts. Set aside to cool.

Combine 2 tablespoons butter and cream cheese, creaming until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 egg, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside.

Beat 2 eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well. Combine 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; add to egg mixture, mixing well. Stir in cooled chocolate, flavorings, and pecans. Pour half of chocolate batter into a greased 8-inch square pan. Spread with cheese mixture; top with remaining chocolate batter. Cut through mixture in pan with a knife to create a marbled effect.

Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on wire rack; cut into squares.

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