Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies -

3 T Butter or margarine

2 T Butter /margarine - softened

3 oz Cream cheese - softened

1/4 c Sugar

1 Egg

1 T Flour - all purpose

1/2 t Vanilla extract

2 Eggs

3/4 c Sugar

1/2 c Flour - all purpose

1/2 t Baking powder

1/4 t Salt

1 t Vanilla extract

1/4 t Almond extract

1/2 c Pecans or walnuts-chopped

3 tablespoons butter in top of double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts. Set aside to cool. Combine

2 tablespoons butter and cream cheese, creaming until light and fluffy. Stir in

1 egg,

1 tablespoon flour, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside. Beat

2 eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored. Gradually add

3/4 cup sugar, beating well. Combine

1/2 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; add to egg mixture, mixing well. Stir in cooled chocolate, flavorings, and pecans. Pour half of chocolate batter into a greased

8 inch square pan. Spread with cheese mixture; top with remaining chocolate batter. Cut through mixture in pan with a knife to create a marbled effect. Bake at

350F for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on wire rack; cut into squares. Yield: 16 brownies. From the Southern Living Cookbook