Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

• Filling
• cream cheese↗4 ounces

  softened

• egg↗1
• sugar↗3 tablespoons
• vanilla↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• Brownies
• brownie mix18 1⁄4 ounces
• water↗1⁄4 cup
• vegetable oil↗2⁄3 cup
• eggs↗2
• semi-sweet chocolate chips↗1⁄3 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350. Grease bottom only of 9 inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Set aside.

3. 3

   Make brownie batter as directed on box.

4. 4

   Spread 3/4 of brownie batter in pan.

5. 5

   Spoon filling by tablespoonfuls evenly onto brownie batter.

6. 6

   Spoon remaining brownie batter over filling.

7. 7

   Cut through mixture with knife several times for marbled design.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

9. 9

   Bake 40 to 44 minutes or until toothpick inserted in brownie 1 inch from side of pan comes out clean.

10. 10

    Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.

11. 11

    For 16 brownies, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

12. 12

    Store covered in refrigerator.