Tom-and-Jerry Brownies

Betty Crocker brownie mix and cream cheese turn into a delicious dessert bar reminiscent of the popular Tom-and-Jerry drink.

Makes 24 brownies

1 box (1 pound 6.5 ounces) Betty Crocker Original Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch)
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for in brownie mix directions
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon brandy or 2 teaspoons brandy extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
Powdered sugar, if desired

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease bottom only of 13 x 9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Pour half of batter into pan.

2. In small bowl, stir remaining ingredients except powdered sugar until smooth. Drop cheese mixture by spoonfuls onto brownie batter. Pour remaining brownie batter over cheese mixture. Swirl cheese mixture through brownie batter with knife for marbled design.

3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean; cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Information: 1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 125mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 19g); Protein 2g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 6%

Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Success:
The secret to cutting perfect bars is to line the pan with foil so you can lift out the baked bars. Grease the foil as directed in the recipe.

Special Touch:
Cut bars into triangles for a new shape on your holiday cookie tray. Or use small deep cookie cutters in heart, star and bell shapes to give a festive touch. Spray cookie cutters with cooking spray for easier cutting.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Betty Crocker 2007/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved