Shelly's Recipe

MARBLE BROWNIES

Category: Brownies/Blondies

5 tbsp butter
2 (1 oz) squares unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder

Cheesecake Layer:
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and chocolate. Cover and microwave on high for 30-60 seconds; stir until smooth. Beat in sugar, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to chocolate mixture until blended. Spread into a greased microwave-safe 8 inch square dish; set aside.

In a large microwave-safe bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Spoon over brownie batter; cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Cook, uncovered, at 70 percent power for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cook on high for 1 minute longer. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into bars. Store in the refrigerator.