Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped3 tablespoons butter3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract2 large eggs1/2 cup chopped nutsFILLING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1 large egg2 tablespoons butter, softened1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate and butter on high until butter is melted; stir until smooth. Whisk in sugar until blended. Whisk in extracts and eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour mixture. Pour half of the batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
Beat together filling ingredients until blended; spoon over batter in pan. Spoon remaining batter over top. Swirl gently with a knife.
Bake until filling is set, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
