Cream Cheese Brownie Cupcakes

By srumbel

Cream cheese brownie cupcakes are perfect for the frosting-haters in your life. We know - but they DO actually exist!
from foodfanatic.com

Ingredients

• 1 box family size fudge brownie mix, plus eggs, oil, and water to prepare
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12 muffin tins with paper liners and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix brownie batter according to box directions. Evenly distribute batter among prepared muffin tins. Each tin should be about 1/2 full of brownie batter.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with a mixer on medium speed until smooth Fold in chocolate chips. Spoon mixture evenly over the brownie batter.
Bake brownie cupcakes for about 25-30 minutes, until puffy and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with fudgy crumbs but no raw batter. Let cool in pan for about 15 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
12 Serving