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ALMOND or MACADAMIA CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

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ALMOND or MACADAMIA CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Recipe By : Chocolate Lover's Cookies and Brownies
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies And Brownies Chocolate

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 1-oz. square semi-sweet chocolate or
2/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
5 tablespoons butter -- divided
1 3 oz pkg cream cheese -- softened
1 cup granulated sugar -- divided
3 eggs -- divided
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla -- divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped almonds
ALMOND ICING:
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup confectioner's sugar

Preheat oven to 350f. Butter an 8" square pan.

Melt chocolate and 3 tablespoons of the butter in small heavy saucepan over low heat; set aside

. Mix cream cheese with remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl. Slowly, add 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, blending well. Add 1 egg, the 1 tablespoon flour, and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla; set aside.

Beat remaining 2 eggs and 3/4 cup granulated sugar in large bowl until light. Add the baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup flour. .Blend in chocolate mixture, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla and the almond extract. Stir in nuts.

Spread half the chocolate mixture in prepared pan. Cover with cream cheese mixture, then spoon remaining chocolate mixture over the top. Swirl with knife or spatula to create a marbled effect.

Bake 30-35 minutes at 350f, or until set in center. Do not overbake.

ALMOND ICING:
Combine chocolate chips, butter, milk, and almond extract in small heavy saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Add confectioner's sugar; beat until glossy and easy to spread. Makes 16 brownies.





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NOTES : Substitute macadamias for the almonds and omit the almond flavoring in the batter. Substitutes vanilla for the almond extract in the frosting. An additional 1/2 cup of nuts may be sprinkled over top of icing. This one is a lot of work, but worth it!



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