Viennese Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar and 1 egg.
2. 2
   Add almond extract; set aside.
3. 3
   In small saucepan melt chocolate and butter together.
4. 4
   Cool.
5. 5
   Beat 2 eggs.
6. 6
   Add sugar and chocolate mixture.
7. 7
   Beat in sifted and combined flour, baking powder and salt.
8. 8
   Pour half the chocolate mixture into a well-greased and floured square baking pan (8-inches).
9. 9
   Gently spread the cream cheese mixture.
10. 10
    Top with remaining chocolate mixture.
11. 11
    Bake in 350° oven 45 to 50 minutes, until cake tester inserted in center comes away clean.
12. 12
    Cool in pan before cutting into rectangles or squares.