Magnolia Cream Cheese Brownies

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   Microwave first 3 ingredients in a 1-quart glass bowl at HIGH 2 minutes or until melted, stirring once. Cool and set aside.

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   Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating well.

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   Add 2 eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Fold in 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 cup chocolate morsels; set aside.

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   Beat remaining 4 eggs in a large bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer. Gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating well. Add melted chocolate mixture and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat mixture until well blended.

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   Combine 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into chocolate batter until blended, and stir in remaining 1 cup chocolate morsels.

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   Reserve 3 cups chocolate batter; spread remaining batter evenly in a greased 13- x 9-inch pan. Pour cream cheese mixture over batter. Top with reserved 3 cups batter, and swirl mixture with a knife.

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   Bake at 325u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut brownies into squares.

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   Caramel Sauce:.

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   Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; add sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Gradually add cream, vanilla, and salt, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Remove from heat.

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    Yields 1 1/2 cups.

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    Chocolate Sauce:.

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    Bring cream to a boil in a heavy saucepan; remove from heat.

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    Add chocolate, stirring until melts.

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    Yields 1 3/4 cups.

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    **Cook time is just for the brownies and does not include making either of the sauces.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.