Cheesecake Brownies

Brownies made using a cake mix and topped with a cream cheese layer.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 12 brownies

Ingredients

• 1 (18 ounce) box  German chocolate cake mix
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine, melted
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts (any kind)

• Topping

• 8  ounces cream cheese, soften
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, butter, and nuts; mix well.
2. Press into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan; set aside.
3. Combine topping ingredients in a bowl and beat until smooth.
4. Carefully spread over batter.
5. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Cool on wire rack and store in the refrigerator.