CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

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Have looked at brownie recipes galore and didn't find this posted. If I didn't find it please excuse.These brownies are fudgy, creamy and just wonderful! They are also very easy to make. These can be made with walnuts or pecans. Source: Courtesy of Diana's Desserts, April 2, 2003 and Courtesy of Hershey's.com. Cooling time is not included.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Dessert

Time 52m

Yield 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, Hershey's cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, Hershey's cocoa
1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup (optional)
chocolate-covered coffee beans (optional)
chocolate leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Grease bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking butter.
  • Beat butter, cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until light & fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture until well blended.
  • Stir in nuts (optional).
  • Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes or just until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • Prepare brownie frosting:.
  • Beat butter and cocoa in small bowl until blended; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating well.
  • Add 1 Tablespoon milk and corn syrup.
  • Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency.
  • Add additional milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if needed.
  • Cut into bars and granish.
  • Enjoy with a cold glass of milk!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 54.6, Sodium 84, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 23.4, Protein 2.4

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