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marble squares

details
  • Makes 24 squares
  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 25-30 minutes
ingredients
  • 8 ounce package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

directions

Preheat oven to 375.

Butter and flour a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 baking dish.

Combine cream cheese and sugar until well blended. Add egg and mix well. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, combine margarine, water, and 1/2 cup of the chocolate pieces. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the flour and sugar. Add eggs, sour cream, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.

Pour batter into your prepared pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture over batter. Cut through batter with a knife for marble effect. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate pieces.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool and then cut into squares.