Double-fudge Cream Cheese Brownies

DOUBLE FUDGE CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

1 c. butter 4 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate 2 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. flour 4 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In 2 quart saucepan combine 1 cup butter and unsweetened chocolate. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted (4-6 minutes). Stir in remaining ingredients, except chocolate chips. Fold in chocolate chips. Spread half of batter into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. In a small bowl combine the filling.

FILLING:

1/4 c. sugar 2 tsp. butter, softened 3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1 tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Spread filling over brownie mixture. Spoon remaining batter over cream cheese. (Batter will not entirely cover cream cheese mixture.) Bake 30-35 minutes or until brownies pull away from sides of pan.

Contributed by:

 * World Recipes Y-Group