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Orange-Cream Cheese Brownies

The perfect brownie for an adult Halloween party or anytime you want to enjoy a perfect combination of refreshing orange and rich chocolate.
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 1 hour 31 min
Makes: 36 brownies
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1package Betty Crocker® Supreme dark chocolate brownie mix (with dark chocolate syrup pouch)
1/4cup water
1/2cup vegetable oil
2eggs
1/2package (8-ounce size) cream cheese, softened
3cups powdered sugar
2tablespoons frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
Yellow food color
Red food color
1/2cup semisweet chocolate chips
1tablespoon shortening
1.Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease (or use cooking spray) bottom of 13x9-inch rectangular pan.
2.Stir brownie mix, chocolate syrup, water, oil and 2 eggs for fudgelike brownies (or 3 eggs for cakelike brownies) in medium bowl, using spoon, until well blended. Spread in pan.
3.Bake 27 to 29 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean. Cool completely.
4.Stir cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange juice, 4 drops yellow food color and 2 drops red food color until smooth and spreadable; spread over brownies.
5.Place chocolate chips and shortening in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) about 2 minutes or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over brownies. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until cream cheese and chocolate are set.
6.For 36 brownies, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining brownies.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) Follow high altitude directions on package.
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How-To
Soften cream cheese quickly by placing unwrapped cream cheese in a bowl and microwaving on High for 10 to 15 seconds.
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If using a dark or nonstick pan, shorten the bake time by 3 minutes. If using an insulated pan, lengthen the bake time by 5 minutes.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 235 (Calories from Fat 110 ); Total Fat 12 g (Saturated Fat 4 g); Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 20 mg; Total Carbohydrate 31 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 2 Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 4 Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fruit; 2 Fat 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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