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Broadway Brownie Bars

By: Anne Frederick 
"I named these dessert bars for Broadway because they're a hit every time I serve them. I especially like to make these for the holidays, or for hostess gifts. They're always sure to please any sweet tooth!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened, divided
  • 3 eggs, divided
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, divided
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In small mixing bowl, blend 6 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 cup butter, 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; set aside. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt 1 square chocolate and 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat; add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 1 cup nuts, baking powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 eggs; blend well. Spray 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. pan with non-stick spray; spread batter in pan. Spread cheese mixture over batter. In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup nuts and chocolate chips; sprinkle over cheese layer. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 28 minutes or until almost done. Sprinkle marshmallows over all; return to oven for 2 minutes. In medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter, 1 square chocolate, 2 ounces cream cheese and milk. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Immediately drizzle over marshmallows. Chill well; cut into bars.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by BarbaraC28   view full review
these are wonderful brownie bars.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2009 by Joanne Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My family loved these! I omitted the extra walnuts in the topping, as the cup in the brownies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by gwendolann   view full review
The recipe possibly could have been better if it were easier to understand. I followed her...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2011 by Jesivotchka   view full review
Holy guacamole, these are rich! Took them to a movie night with friends and they were gobbled up.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2011 by Adam A-TX   view full review
WOW Could cut down on the sweet and still be pretty good

 

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