Recipe: Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies (using brownie mix)

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies (using brownie mix)
rec.food.recipes/Mike and Dian Berryman/2000
Makes 16 brownies

1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese
1/3 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
1/3 cup sugar
4 eggs, divided
1 pkg. (1 lb. 6.5 oz.) brownie mix with syrup pouch
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 2-quart Square casserole with nonstick cooking spray.

In small bowl, with electric mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar and 1 egguntil smooth; set aside.

In medium bowl, combine brownie mix, contents of syrup pouch, remaining 3 eggs, the water and oil until well blended; reserve 2 Tbsp. brownie batter.

Pour remaining batter into casserole and microwave on High 5-6 min. until top is still wet in center but sides are set.

Spread peanut butter mixture evenly over hot brownie (mixture will begin to melt). With a fork, carefully swirl reserved 2 Tbs. brownie batter into peanut butter mixture, being careful not to disturb set brownie underneath.

Bake in preheated oven 15-20 min. until top is set and just browned at edges. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.