Cream Cheese Macadamia Brownies

• 4 oz sweet chocolate squares
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 3 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Method

Melt chocolate with 3 tablespoons butter. Cool and set aside.

Cream remaining butter with cream cheese until softened. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, continuing to cream until light and fluffy.  Blend in 1 egg, 1 tablespoon flour and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside.

Beat remaining eggs until beginning to froth. Add remaining 3/4 cup sugar and beat until thick and well mixed. Add baking powder, salt and remaining flour.  Blend in cooled chocolate mixture, macadamias, and remaining teaspoon of vanilla. Measure 1 cup chocolate mixture and set aside.

Spread remaining chocolate batter in 9" greased pan.  Top with cream cheese mixture and swirl to marble. Cover with remaining chocolate batter.

Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-40 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting.

Yield: About 24 brownies

Contributor: Sue Sheldon

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