CREAM CHEESE SWIRL BROWNIES

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This is one of the Zaar recipes that I adopted. I hope to make this soon as it looks like a dish my family would enjoy. I'll edit the recipe accordingly if needed.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 brownies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces sweet baking chocolate
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

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

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