Marbled Brownies

These marbled brownies use a convenient boxed mix and an easy to prepare cheesecake batter to create a cheery holiday dessert.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings brownies

▢ 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
▢ ⅓ cup sugar
▢ 1 egg
▢ 2 tablespoons milk
▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ 18.3 ounces packaged brownie mix choose directions for the cake-style brownies
▢ 1 cup M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar. Add the egg, milk and vanilla extract. Set aside.
Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions.
Spoon 2/3 of the brownie batter into a parchment-lined 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
Spoon the reserved cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter.
Now scrape the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese mixture.
Swirl the tip of a knife through the batter to make a marbled effect.
Press M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies into the batter.
Bake for 45-50 minutes in a preheated, 350 degree oven until slightly moist in the center. Cool completely before cutting into squares.