1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) chocolate chips, divided
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. all purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Set aside. In large bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla extract and salt; mix well. Add chocolate and flour; mix well. Spread into foil lined 9 inch square baking pan. 1/2 c. sugar 2 tbsp. butter, softened 2 eggs 2 tbsp. milk 1 tbsp. all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. almond extract 3/4 c. chocolate chips, reserved from 12 oz. pkg.

In 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 chocolate chips. Pour over brownie base. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely; cut into 2 1/4 inch squares. Makes 16 brownies.