Ingredients

  • 1 (4 oz.) pkg. Baker's German's sweet chocolate
  • 5 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c. coarsely chopped nuts
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract

Method

  • Melt chocolate and 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Cool.
  • Blend remaining butter with cheese until softened.
  • Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating well.
  • Blend in 1 egg, 1 tablespoon flour and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Set aside.
  • Beat 2 eggs until thick and light in color. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating until thickened.
  • Add baking powder, salt and 1/2 cup flour.
  • Blend in cooled chocolate mixture, nuts, 1 teaspoon vanilla and almond.
  • Spread about 1/2 of chocolate batter in greased 8 or 9-inch square pan.
  • Add cheese mixture, spreading evenly.
  • Top with tablespoons of remaining chocolate batter.
  • Zigzag a spatula through batter to marble. Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Cut into bars or squares.
  • Makes 16 to 20.