MINT CHOCOLATE SWIRL BROWNIES

Mint Chocolate Swirl Brownies image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 20 oz box fudge brownie mix (family size for 9 x 13 baking dish)
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 8 oz block cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon mint extract (not peppermint)
4-5 drops green food coloring (it should be super green)
2/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and sides of an 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. Or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Make the brownies first:
In a large bowl, mix together brownie mix, eggs, oil and water until smooth. Scoop out 1⁄3 cup of the batter and set aside. Pour the rest of the batter into prepared pan.
Make the cheesecake swirl:
With a hand-held mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, mint extract, and drops of food coloring in a medium bowl until completely smooth - about 1 minute. Stir in the mini chocolate chips by hand.
Dollop large spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of the prepared brownie batter. Then dollop with the reserved 1⁄3 cup of the brownie batter. Glide a knife through the layers, creating a swirl pattern (taking care not to over-swirl.)
Sprinkle a few more mini chocolate chips on top.
Bake brownies for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out almost clean. Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.