Red Velvet and Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies Recipe

Recipe by: Paula Deen’s
Ingredients: Makes 2 ½ dozen
1 cup butter, melted
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups sugar, divided
5 large eggs, divided
1 (1 ounce) bottle red food coloring
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Procedures:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 13x9 inch baking pan with nonstick baking spray with flour. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter and cocoa until mixture is smooth.
• In a large bowl, beat 1 ¾ cups sugar and 4 eggs at medium high speed with a mixer until fluffy. Reduce speed to medium low, and beat in food coloring, vinegar, vanilla and butter mixture, beating until combined. Gradually beat in flour. Spoon batter into prepared pad.
• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, remaining ¼ cup sugar, and remaining egg at medium speed with a mixer until smooth. Drop mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls on top of batter in pan, and grently swirl with a knife.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in a airtight container for up to 3 days.