Chewy Cream Cheese Brownies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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Brownies are a common dessert in our household - they're just about the only form of chocolate my husband will eat! I love this version that makes a big batch and has a rich cream-cheese layer in the center. Ingredients:
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped |
1/2 cup butter, cubed |
4 eggs |
2 cups sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 cup chopped nuts, optional |
filling: |
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 egg |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour to chocolate mixture (batter will be thick). Stir in nuts if desired.
2. Spread half of the batter evenly into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; set aside.
3. In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients until blended. Gently spread over batter. Spoon remaining batter over filling; spread to cover.
4. Bake 45-50 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 4 dozen.
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