Nutella Cheesecake Brownies

Sounds delicious right!? Ummm.... Fail! The hubby loved them... but then again there is very little sweet that he does not love!  I think my biggest disappointment was the fact that you couldn't taste the Nutella! Ummm if I am going to use over half a jar of that delicious goodness... it better darn well taste like it! I also was disappointed in the "cheesecake" part of it.


I am thinking that with a little work it *MIGHT* have potential to be a good recipe.... but honestly I am just not in the mood to do anything but finish this jar of Nutella... with a spoon.

(here is the recipe if you want to play with it)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup + 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons water
•  ¼ cup applesauce
•  ½ cup canola oil
• 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons Nutella

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheti.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Pour in water, applesauce, and oil; mix until well blended. Spread evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Microwave on high for 10-15 seconds or until soft and easy to pour. Pour evenly over the brownie batter, drop Nutella by the spoonfuls on top, and make swirls in the batter with a knife.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Yield: 12 brownies