German Cream Cheese Brownies

Melt chocolate and 3 tablespoons butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Cool.

Cream remaining 2 tablespoons butter with cream cheese until softened. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and cream until light and fluffy. Blend in 1 egg, 1 tablespoon flour and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside.

Beat remaining 2 eggs until thick and light in color.

Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, beating until thickened. Add baking powder, salt and remaining 1/2 cup flour.

Blend in cooled chocolate mixture, nuts, almond extract and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Measure 1 cup chocolate batter and set aside.

Spread remaining chocolate batter in greased 9-inch square baking pan.

Top with cream cheese mixture. Drop reserved chocolate batter by tablespoon onto cheese mixture.

Swirl with spatula to marble.

Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool.

Cut into squares, cover and store in refrigerator.