Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 325.
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   Spray 13 by 9 glass pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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   2.
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   In sauce pan melt butter (2 sticks) whisk in cocoa.
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   Cook until it bubbles.
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   Remove from heat.
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   Whisk in sugar and preserves.
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   Whisk in eggs and vanilla until blended thoroughly.
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    In small bowl stir flour and baking soda.
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    Whisk into chocolate mixture stir till blended.
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    Pour into pan and smooth top.
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    4.
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    In mixer beat cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until blended.
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    fold in raspberries.
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    5.
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    Drop by spoonfuls onto brownie mix.
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    Swirl into mix using a knife.
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    Sprinkle with almonds.
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    6.
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    Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean with only a few moist crumbs attached.
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    7.
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    Cool on wire rack and slice into 24 squares.