1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
2/3 cup cocoa
3 eggs, divided
1/2 cup milk
3 tsp vanilla extract, divided
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup chopped nuts, optional
1 package (8 oz)cream cheese, soft
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 can (14 oz)sweetened condensed
1 milk
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan. In mixer
bowl. beat flour, sugar, melted butter, cocoa, 2 eggs, milk, 2 tsp.
vanilla and baking powder until well blended. Stir in nuts. Spread
into pan. In small mixer bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 T butter and
cornstarch until fluffy. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, then
remaining 1 egg and 1 tsp. vanilla, beating until smooth. Pour over
brownie batter. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until top is lightly
browned. Cool; refrigerate. Cut into bars. Store covered in
refrigerator.
Servings: 30 servings
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Categories: Cheesecake; Cookie; Dessert
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