Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Melt butter and chocolate together in a saucepan over medium heat until completely melted and combined. Remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add in melted chocolate mixture and mix until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and chocolate chips. Mix until completely combined.
6. Pour half of the brownie batter into a greased 9x9 inch baking dish. Top with cream cheese and chocolate chip mixture. Pour remaining brownie batter on top and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• The cream cheese gives these brownies their delicious, creamy texture.
• These Brownies can easily be made gluten-free by substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
• These brownies are best served warm with a scoop of ice cream.