Easy Cheesy Fudge Brownies

Mom has many brownie recipes in her recipe box. Brownies were in the regular rotation of sweets when we were kids. I am sure Mom tried out different brownie recipes, but knowing my family, likely went back to basic brownies often. What I liked about this recipe was the addition of cinnamon for a nice flavor. These brownies are only somewhat fudgy but are delicious nonetheless.

This recipe is easy to make. The brownie batter is made and then the cream cheese mix is swirled into the batter. After baking, I found the cream cheese mix might have blended in too much, so next time I might do a little less swirling. I did not add nuts to these brownies.

Easy Cheesy Fudge Brownies

• 1 cup butter
• 4 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped nuts, optional

Cream cheese filling

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Prepare cream cheese filling by blending ingredients until smooth. Prepare the brownie batter by heating the butter and chocolate on low heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Cool. Beat the chocolate mix, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl on medium speed, scraping occasionally about one minute. Beat in flour and salt on low speed, scraping occasionally. Beat on medium about one minute. Stir in nuts. Spread half of batter in a greased 9x9 pan. Spread with cream cheese filling. Gently spread remaining chocolate batter over filling. Swirl the batter with a spoon for a marble effect. Bake at 350 for 55 to 65 minutes. Allow to cool. Enjoy!