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Brownie: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Melt butter and chocolate in saucepan or microwave.
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Stir in sugar until well blended.
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Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
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Stir in flour until combined.
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Pour into a greased 9 inch springform pan.
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(You can use a regular 9 ince cake pan, but the presentation is not as nice if you serve it in the pan) Bake for about 20 minutes or until center tests done with a toothpick.
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Cool on wire rack.
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Topping: In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
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Add your choice of extract and food coloring and mix well.
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Fold in whipped topping and spread mixture evenly over brownie layer.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
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Remove sides of springform pan just before serving.
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If desired, melt chocolate chips and drizzle over top.
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Dollop additional whipped topping around edges if you like.
