Cream Cheese Brownies

1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened

3 Tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla- NO extract, the real stuff

3 eggs

1 15 ounce package Pillsbury Thick ‘n Fudgy Hot Fudge Swirl Deluxe Brownie Mix (available at Costco although any brownie mix can be used)

¼ cup oil

1 Tablespoon water

½ cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts or almonds)

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine in medium bowl the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and 1 of the eggs; beat until smooth.

Mix together the brownie mix, oil, water and remaining two eggs. Do NOT over beat.

Spread half of the brownie mixture in the bottom of a 9x9 pan. Spoon and carefully spread cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer. Top with remaining brownie mixture. Spread evenly and sprinkle with the nuts. Bake for 40-50 minutes.

Warm hot fudge topping packet (if using Costco brand) or warm any type of hot fudge topping to

drizzle over baked brownies.