Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350* and grease 9x13 baking pan.
  2. Mix brownie mix as directed -- adding 1 egg and 1/4 cup oil, or whatever your mix's directions say. Set aside.
  3. Mix softened cream cheese and softened butter until creamy. Add sugar, 2 eggs, flour and vanilla.
  4. Pour half of brownie mix into greased pan. Pour all of cream cheese mixture over this; spoon remaining brownie mix on top, and spread as best you can - it will be thick and likely won't cover all of the cream cheese layer.
  5. Swirl together with a knife.
  6. Bake at 350* for 35-40 minutes.
  7. For frosting: Melt margarine or butter. Add cocoa, milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla; whisk until your desired thickness. Can add more powdered sugar for a thicker icing.
  8. *Hint: I sift the powdered sugar into the mixture; it helps prevent a 'lumpy' appearance since it's a thinner icing.