2 (3 oz. each) pkgs. cream cheese
5 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. Duncan Hines brownie mix, family size

Soften the cream cheese and butter; beat together. Add the sugar, eggs, flour and vanilla; beat until smooth and set aside.

Prepare the cake-like brownie batter as directed on the package.

Pour half the brownie batter into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan; pour all the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer. Spoon the remaining brownie batter in spots over the top. Swirl the two mixtures together with a knife or spatula. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until done. Cool and frost with recipe below.

EASY MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING:

(Frosts one 13 x 9 inch pan of brownies). Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in 2 tablespoons cocoa until dissolved. Add 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir until smooth. Add more milk if necessary to make a soft spreading consistency. Frost brownies; let set until firm. Makes 24 large brownies.