Ingredients:
BROWNIE BASE:
One 12-ounce package (2 cups) Nestle Toll House Little Bits semi-sweet chocolate, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
CHEESECAKE TOPPING:
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tbsp butter, softened
2 eggs
2 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp almond extract
3/4 cup Nestle Toll House Little Bits semi-sweet chocolate, reserved from 12-ounce package |
Instructions:
BROWNIE BASE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 1 1/4 cups chocolate; stir until smooth. Set aside. In large bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla extract and salt; mix well. Add melted morsels and flour; mix well. Spread into foil-lined 9-inch square baking pan.
CHEESECAKE TOPPING: In large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and butter; beat until creamy. Add eggs, milk, flour and almond extract; beat well. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup chocolate. Pour over Brownie Base. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40-45 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack; cut into 2 1/4-inch squares. |