Shelly's Recipe

ESPRESSO BROWNIES

Category: Brownies/Blondies

1 pkg brownie mix (any)
1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1 pkg (12 oz) cream cheese
1 jar marshmallow creme
3 tbsp instant coffee
3/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Heat oven to 350. Grease 13x9inch pan. In large bowl, combine brownie mix and butter; mix at low speed for 45 to 60 seconds or until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture in small bowl for topping. Add milk and eggs to remaining brownie mixture; mix until smooth.

Spread batter evenly in greased pan. In food processor bowl with metal blade or in medium bowl, combine cream cheese, marshmallow creme, and coffee powder; process until smooth. Spread evenly over brownie mixture. Add nuts to reserved 1 cup brownie mixture; mix well. Sprinkle evenly over cream cheese mixture. Bake at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes or until edges are firm to the touch. Cool 1 1/2 hours or until completely cool. Cut into bars.