Cream Cheese Brownies

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
4. Step 4: Let cool slightly, then stir in the flour and salt.
5. Step 5: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
6. Step 6: Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
7. Step 7: Stir the chocolate into the batter until well combined.
8. Step 8: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Step 9: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
10. Step 10: Add the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
11. Step 11: Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter, using a spatula to create a swirly design.
12. Step 12: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
13. Step 13: Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.