Amount
Ingredient
Preparation





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-----------------------brownie base-----------------------



12
ounces
chocolate chips (semisweet)

miniature



1/2
cup
sugar





1/4
cup
butter





2
each
eggs





1
teaspoon
vanilla extract





1/2
teaspoon
salt





2/3
cup
flour







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-----------------------topping-----------------------



8
ounces
cream cheese

softened



1/2
cup
sugar





2
tablespoon
butter

softened



2
each
eggs





2
tablespoon
milk





1
tablespoon
flour





1/2
teaspoon
almond extract

 To make base: In large bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until creamy.

Add eggs, vanilla and salt; mix well.  In small micro proof bowl,  melt 1 and 1/4 cups of the mini chocolate chips until smooth.

Add  melted chocolate and flour to first mixture.

Pour into well greased 9 x 9 inch square pan. Set aside.

To make topping:  In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and butter; beat until creamy.

Add eggs, milk, flour and almond extract;  beat well.

Stir in remaining 3/4 cup of mini chocolate chips.

Pour over brownie base.

Bake in 35 degree oven for 4 to 45 minutes.

Cool completely  and cut into small pieces these are very rich, and taste best if chilled.

Store  in refrigerator.

Makes 16 to 24 brownies.