FROSTED MARBLE BROWNIES

Frosted Marble Brownies image

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 ounce) package duncan hines brownie mix (whichever you prefer)
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
5 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

For browines: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Soften cream cheese and butter; beat together.
Add sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla; beat until smooth and set aside.
Mix cakelike brownies as directed on package.
Pour half the brownie mixture into a greased 13x9 pan; pour all the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer.
Spoon remaining brownie batter in spots over the top.
Swirl the two mixtures together with a knife or spatula (don't get carried away here) Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.
Cool.
For frosting: Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
Stir in cocoa until dissolved.
Remove from heat.
Add confectioners sugar, milk and vanilla.
Stir until smooth.
Add more milk if needed for a soft spreading consistency.
Frost brownies.
Let sit until frosting is firm, then cut into squares.