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Chocolate and Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

Diana
Swirls of sweet cream cheese batter make these chewy brownies extra special! This is a chocolate treat that will wow everyone!
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Servings 16 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Chocolate Brownie Batter
  • 4 ounces German's sweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts, pecans or walnuts
  • Cream Cheese Batter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350 F.
  • Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving some overhang, then butter the foil.
  • In a saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir 1/4 cup of sugar into the chocolate mixture; add 2 beaten eggs and vanilla stir until completely mixed. Mix in 1/2 cup of flour until well blended. Stir in nuts.
  • Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 egg, and 1 tablespoon of flour until smooth.
  • Spoon the cream cheese batter over brownie batter mixture in pan, and use an icing spatula or butter knife to make a swirl pattern.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes or until set and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean.
  • Cool in pan on a rack; cut into squares.
Keyword chocolate brownies, cream cheese swirl brownies
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