Creamy Cashew Brownies

The brownies have a fudge-like texture and a rich cream cheese topping. Cashews and a hot fudge swirl make these pretty bars special.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 24 bars

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) package  fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  egg
• 1  cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips

• TOPPING

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  cup salted cashews, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  chocolate fudge topping, warmed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, water, oil and egg. Stir in chips.
3. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake for 25-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
4. For topping, in a large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over brownies.
5. Sprinkle with cashews; drizzle with hot fudge topping. Refrigerate before cutting.
6. Store in the refrigerator.