2 tbsps unsalted butter, softened to about room temp .
3 tbsps unsalted butter, softened to about room temp .
1/4 tsp almond extract .
1/4 c sliced macadamia nuts .
1/4 tsp salt .
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips .
1/2 c granulated sugar .
Ingredients For Cream Cheese Filling .
1 large egg .
2 tsps pure vanilla extract .
2 tbsps coffee, brewed strong .
1/2 c all-purpose flour
Directions
Step #1 Cream Cheese Filling:.
Step #2 In a medium size bowl, beat the cream cheese & butter together until light & fluffy.
Step #3 Add the sugar into this slowly & beat until the sugar is well incorporated.
Step #4 Beat in the egg then mix in the flour, pineapple & vanilla.
Step #5 Set mixture aside.
Step #6 Directions For Brownies:
Preheat oven to 350°F
Lightly butter an 8-inch square nonstick baking pan.
Step #7 In a heavy, small sauce pan, heat together the baking chocolate & butter over low heat/flame until the mixture is smooth.
Step #8 Remove the pan from the heat & cool slightly.
Step #9 In a large bowl, beat together the eggs & sugar until they are slightly thickened.
Step #10 This should take 2 mins.
Step #11 Mix in the flour, baking powder & salt then add the chocolate-butter mixture & the vanilla & almond extracts.
Step #12 Stir in chocolate chips & macadamia nuts.
Step #13 Pour about 1 1/4 c of the chocolate batter in the prepared pan then use a rubber spatula to spread the cream cheese mixture over chocolate batter.
Step #14 Take a large spoon & carefully place the remaining chocolate batter over top of cream cheese mixture.
Step #15 Using the pointed tip of a knife, carefully make swirls by making large S shapes for a marbled design through the batter.
Step #16 Bake for 30 mins or until tester toothpick inserted into center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.
Step #17 Remove the pan from the oven, place on a rack, & allow this to cool.
Step #18 When cool to the touch, take a sharp knife & cut them into squares.
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