This is my favorite recipe for brownies that I have used for many years. I add the cream cheese for extra flavor and texture.
Ingredients
1 cup butter softened not melted
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 level cup flour
Topping
1– 8 ounce package cream cheese
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Lightly grease and flour 9 X13 pan
Mix butter and sugar very well, add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition. Turn mixer to low and add cocoa, flour and salt, mix until smooth, beat well until fluffy.
In a separate bowl mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth and well blended. Use a spoon to fold chocolate chips into cream cheese.
Spread basic chocolate batter into prepared pan.
Use a spoon to put cream cheese on batter in small amounts as seen in picture. Cream cheese mixture will be thick but I like to spread it out a little so that each area has some cream cheese.
Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until done in the middle.
Let cool and cut into squares. You can frost but they are delicious without frosting.
Yum! I might have to ask you for a vegan version of this soon 😉
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ok sounds good!
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Awesome!! Can’t wait!
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Wow I ll try them. .Thanks a ton for sharing lynz 🙂
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let me know if you like them
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Yeah I will 💜
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Ok, this is good – Cream cheese brownies, you made my day! Thank you Lynz! 🙂
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I am glad!
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Yum !! ☺
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Thanks!
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I remember making something similar to this with with my best-friend and it tasted so good. But I’m guessing this is going to taste better with the added frosting.
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ha ha frosting yumm
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Delicious! I LOVE chocolate and brownies! This is perfect for Monday! Thank you for sharing!
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ha ha hi dear! have a great day!
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Thank you, you too!
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Oh, this looks amazing! Thanks so much! Adding to my list of things to make!
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Hi! thanks for visiting!
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I love cream cheese brownies – this looks like a nice and easy recipe.
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yes it is a basic recipe which is what I go with!
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I don’t have any cocoa powder at home – picked up some last night. I think these are going to be made for a little tailgating fun this weekend!
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wow sounds like fun!
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Sadly, I failed at making them (as in, didn’t have time, not that I messed anything up). Next time!
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nom nom
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Thanks!
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Yummy
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Gosh these are looking so yumm! 🙂
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Thanks!
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Delicious as always☺☺☺☺
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I’ve always loved the combination of chocolate and cream cheese. Looks wonderful!
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Thanks!
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I haven’t made brownies in such a long time…now inspired ✨✨✨
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ha ha so glad!
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Lovely yummy. I will try this recipe
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Thanks!
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Looks tasty and inviting 😉
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Thanks
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Pleasure is all mine dear!! 🙂
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I’ve said it before and I will say it again – no-one but no-one bakes better than a good American! And I’m English and I live in France. So take that very seriously 😀
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ha ha 🙂
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What a great idea to add cream cheese – thanks for sharing!
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This looks decadent . I love adding cream cheese to recipes.
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Reblogged this on and commented:
Reblogged From Lynz Real Cooking.
Her blog is a wonderful food blog and history blog. You really need to check her out.
The brownies here look amazing. Cream Cheese. YUMMY
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These look amazing!!!
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Thanks!!
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Are you trying to make me hungry?
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It is my goal in life Juan,minus the yogurt!lol
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Thank you… In India they drink Lasse.. Yuck I’d even drink Lassie
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ha ha I saw that on so many blogs sounds good! lol
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Cuddled milk on a hot hot day… Refreshing?
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ok your right!
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Please pass me some Lynn:) These look fabulous !
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ok dear Freda I will!
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Uhm 😀
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Wow. Sounds delicious.
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Thanks dear
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Oh wow looks great Lynz…
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Thanks Chitra
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Great sounding brownies Lynn! Love the cream cheese here, never occurred to me to add it…yum!
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Thanks!
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You’ve discovered how to make chocolate brownies even more decadent.
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Hi, haven’t seen you for awhile! Thanks
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I hope all is well!
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Sounds like an incredible treat!
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easy and basic, thanks Sadie!
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Sometimes those are the best!
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yes I agree 🙂
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I like the way you included a bite of cream cheese mixture in every bite! Lyn, you created a masterpiece in this one! 🙂
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thanks dear!
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Oh Lynn, these sound so yummy!! Want to make these … need to run to the store for cream cheese! 😉
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ha ha they are really basic but I like basic! hope you like them, they didn’t last for over an hour!
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I do, too! I showed the picture to my husband and daughters, and they all went “Ooooh!!” (I think they would only last minutes in our house!! ha ha!!) 😀
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Haha! Let me know if you try Anna
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I definitely will, Lynn! 😀
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Thanks Anna!
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Looks fattening, but very yummy!
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Thanks
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These look like they would just melt in your mouth – so moist and chocolaty! I haven’t seen too many recipes for brownies with cream cheese on top. What a great idea! Thank you, Lyn.
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Thanks Shari!
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Looks delicious!! 🙂
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Hi Bec! thanks!
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Oh yum! These look nice and moist. I feel a chocolate craving coming on, ha ha. 🙂
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ha ha thanks Anita!
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I have to try this!! Not want but must!! ❤️
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Cream cheese and chocolate – two things I just can’t resist. Wonderful recipe. 🙂
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Thanks me too!
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Decadent and delicious! ❤
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Thanks Anna!
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You’re welcome, Lynz. 🙂
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These look yummy !! ‘Pinning’ these immediately !!
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Thanks Cecile!
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Cream cheese & chocolate! A match made in heaven!! YUM!!
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Thanks Lana!
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Mmmm…like having a brownie and cheescake:p
You have such amazing stories and recipes which is why I nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award! You are worthy of all the recognition:)
http://younfolded.com/2015/10/15/just-a-few-blog-tips/
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Thanks so much Nena!
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Great recipe, thanks!
https://painkills2.wordpress.com/2015/10/17/an-omg-chocolately-experience/
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I am glad you like it!
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Like is probably an understatement. 😀
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Wow so nice of you thank you!!!!! what an honor and a wonderful post!!! 🙂
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I made these brownies yesterday to bring to a family gathering. I made half the recipe with the cream cheese topping and left the other half without. Both were sensational!
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So glad you liked them and they turned out well! Thanks Carol!
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when I first saw this recipe, my mouth watered and I said to myself “not until Christmas”. Absolutely decadent!! I am such a glutton when it comes to chocolate 🙂
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I love chocolate too! yumm
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