Cheesecake Brownies

Our cinnamon-kissed extrachocolatey treats are even more irresistible topped with creamy rich cheesecake

2 ( 8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese,

at room temp. 3⁄ cup + 11⁄ cups sugar 4 3 8 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 Tbs. + 3⁄ cup all-purpose flour

4 1⁄ cup unsweetened cocoa 4

powder 1 tsp. baking powder 1⁄ tsp. + 1⁄ tsp. ground cinnamon 2 8

1⁄ tsp. salt 4 1⁄ cup butter 2 4 oz. semisweet chocolate,

chopped

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13"x9" baking pan with enough foil to overhang sides by 2"; grease foil. On medium speed, beat cream cheese and ¾ cup sugar until smooth, 2–3 min. On low, beat in 3 eggs, one at a time, then 1 tsp. vanilla and 2 Tbs. flour; reserve.

Mix remaining ¾ cup flour with cocoa, baking powder, 1⁄ tsp. cin

2 namon and salt; reserve. In pot, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring, until melted and smooth; remove from heat. Stir in remaining 11⁄ cups sugar, 5 eggs

3 and 1 tsp. vanilla until blended. Stir in reserved flour mixture until just combined. Spread in pan. Bake 18–20 min. until edges are set but brownie is still wet in center. Spread cream cheese mixture over top. Bake 28–30 min. until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool on rack. Cover; refrigerate 4 hrs. Sprinkle with remaining 1⁄ tsp. cinnamon.

8 Servings: 20. Kitchen time: 30 min. Total time: 6 hrs. Calories: 283 Protein: 5g Fat: 17g (9g sat.) Chol.: 110mg Carbs.: 30g Sodium: 193mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 24g