Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies

In saucepan, melt chocolate and butter; cool.

In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and the 1 teaspoon vanilla; gradually add the 3/4 cup sugar.

Continue beating until thick and lemon-colored.

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture, beating well.

Blend in cooled chocolate mixture and the nuts; set aside.

In mixer bowl, cream together cream cheese and the remaining sugar until fluffy.

Blend in the remaining egg and vanilla.

Spread half of the chocolate mixture in greased and lightly floured 8 x 8 inch baking pan.

Pour cheese mixture over chocolate mixture; top with spoonfuls of the remaining chocolate mixture.

With narrow spatula, swirl through layers to marble. Bake in a oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

Cut into squares when cool.

Makes 16.