Cream Cheese Brownies

Anybody else forget they signed up for dessert for the potluck and need to do something on the fly?? This is your recipe!!


Brownie Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)

  • 3 cups sugar

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 tbsp vanilla

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 1/2 cups flour

  • 1 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz softened cream cheese

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  • Are you ready this is about to get REALLY complicated…

  • Preheat your oven to 375 F.

  • Mix all your brownie ingredients together in a mixing bowl.

  • Once batter is smooth and creamy, set aside.

  • Mix together all cream cheese spread ingredients until smooth and set aside.

  • Coat your nonstick pan, 8×8 works best, with butter or a spray oil of your choice.

  • Pour your brownie batter into your coated pan.

  • Pour cream cheese spread over the top.

  • Bake on 375 F for 45 minutes.