Preparation:
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and cocoa (Col 1). Cook and stir till butter is melted. Remove pan from heat. Add egg and vanilla to mixture in saucepan. Using a wooden spoon, lightly beat just till combined. Add flour, milk, baking powder, and baking soda. Beat till well combined. Stir in the nuts. Spread batter in a greased, foil lined 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. While baking, beat cream cheese and sugar (Col 2) till combined. Add eggs and lemon juice. Beat just till combined. Carefully spread on partially baked brownies. Bake 15 to 20 more or till set and knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack. Using foil, lift brownies out of pan. Cut into bars. If desired, garnish with chocolate curls. Store, covered, in refrigerator. |
