Coconut Cream Cheese Brownies
 
 
Yield: 16 brownies
Ingredients
  • 1 package brownie mix with ingredients according to package, or your favorite brownie batter recipe
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup shredded toasted coconut
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9” by 9” baking pan and set aside.
  2. Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
  3. Using the paddle attachment of a stand mixer or a hand mixer on medium speed beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
  4. Add the sugar then mix until combined. Add the egg, almond extract & coconut then mix until combined.
  5. Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter then gently spread evenly as much as possible over the brownie mixture. To create a marbled effect, carefully swirl through the batter with a knife.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely then cut into squares before serving. Refrigerate until ready to serve, then let come to room temperature if desired.
Recipe by Lemon & Mocha at http://www.lemonandmocha.com/2014/10/16/coconut-cream-cheese-brownies/