Cream Cheese Blonde Brownies

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg whites, sour cream, 1 tablespoon of the flour, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla.

2. 2

   Beat until smooth; set aside.

3. 3

   In another small bowl, stir together the remaining 1 1/4 cups flour, baking powder and walnuts; set aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine syrup, brown sugar, butter, egg, and the remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla.

5. 5

   Beat until smooth.

6. 6

   Add flour mixture; beat until dry ingredients are evenly moistened.

7. 7

   Pour two-thirds of the brownie batter into a lightly oiled 8-inch baking pan.

8. 8

   Spread to make level.

9. 9

   Pour cheese mixture from step 1 evenly over batter.

10. 10

    Drop remaining batter by spoonfuls over cheese mixture; swirl with a knife to blend batter slightly with cheese mixture.

11. 11

    Bake in a 350u00b0F oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean (about 25 minutes; pierce brownie, not cheese mixture).

12. 12

    Let cool in a pan on a rack, then cut into 2-inch squares.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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