Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies Bars

vanilla extract

For the lemon cream cheese layer:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
4. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
5. Dollop the lemon cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in the baking pan. Use a knife or spatula to gently swirl the two mixtures together, creating a marbled effect.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes,
   

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