Thursday, December 28, 2006

Cream Cheese Brownies...

1 pkg. fudge brownie mix (13X9-inch pan size)
1/2 cup vanilla chips
1 3oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. orange extract

Prepare brownies according to package directions for cake-like brownies; fold in vanilla chips. Spread half of the batter in a greased 13X9-inch baking pan. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, flour and orange extract.

Carefully spread cream cheese mixture over batter. Drop remaining brownie batter by tablespoonfuls over cream cheese layer. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out almost clean. Cool on a wire rack.

If you would like frosting for the brownies, melt 2 tablespoons butter, 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, and 1 ounce semisweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. Cool slightly; stir in 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 to 3 tablespoons milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost brownies.