Mr. Food: Marbled Brownie Bars

Serves: 12

Cooking Time: 35 min

Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (21-ounce) package brownie mix, batter prepared according to package directions

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cookingspray; set aside. 
    
2. In a medium bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, combine the creamcheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. 
    
3. Spread half the brownie batter into prepared baking dish. Spoon cream cheese mixture over batter then top with remaining half of the batter. Using a table knife, cut through the batter, swirling to create a marbled effect. 
    
4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool then cut into bars and serve, or cover and chill until ready to serve.