Marbled Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

[quicklook-recipe prep_time=”25 min” cook_time=”25 min” serves=”48″ details=”” ]

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• 3/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup butter (no substitutes)
• 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar

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• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg white
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

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[ingredients-list title=”Cream Cheese Mixture” serving_size=””]
[ingredients-left]

• 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg white

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[ingredients-right]

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips

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[step-list-wrapper title=”How to make it” time=”About 50 minutes, plus standing”]
[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Heat oven to 375°F. Coat a 15″ x 10″ x 1″ baking pan with vegetable cooking spray; set aside.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Combine the water, butter, and chocolate in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until melted; stir until smooth. Cool.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”3″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Meanwhile, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixer bowl. Add egg, egg white, and sour cream; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in chocolate mixture until smooth.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”4″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Make cream cheese mixture: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg white, and vanilla in another mixer bowl on medium speed until smooth; set aside.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”5″ image_url=”” title=”” ] Spread chocolate batter into prepared baking pan. Drop the cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls over batter; cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”6″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into 48 bars.[/step-item]

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[nutrition-info calories=”95″ calories_fat=”” fat=”4g” sat_fat=”2g” choles=”10mg” sodium=”90mg” carbs=”15g” sugars=”” protein=”2g” fiber=”0g”]

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Originally Published in Reader's Digest