marbled brownies

How To Make marbled brownies

• 1

  Soften the cream cheese and butter; beat together. Add the sugar, 1 egg, flour, and vanilla; beat until smooth and set aside.
• 2

  Empty brownie mix and chocolate flavor packet into medium size bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water and 2 eggs. Mix by hand about 50 strokes. Pour half of the batter into a greased 8 or 9 inch pan; pour the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer. Spoon the remaining brownie batter here and there over the cream cheese batter. Pull knife through batter in wide curves to create a swirled appearance.
• 3

  Bake at 350 in 8 inch pan for 35-40 minutes or 9 inch pan for 30-35 minutes or until done. Cool and frost with frosting below.
• 4

  Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a medium saucepan. Stir in 1 tablespoon cocoa until dissolved. Add 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir until smooth. Add more milk if necessary to make a soft spreading consistency. Frost brownies, let set until firm.
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