French Silk Brownies

Brownies

1 box brownie mix (not prepared)
1 egg
5 -1/2 tablespoons butter (melted)
1/4 cup milk

French Silk Layer

8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
4 oz. semi sweet chocolate
1/4 cup butter (cubed)
8 oz Cool Whip

Topping

8 oz. Cool Whip
chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a 11x7-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, egg, melted butter, and milk, stirring until smooth. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake at 350℉ for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

3. Remove the brownies from the oven and cool completely to room temperature.

4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.

5. In a small microwave safe bowl, heat the semi-sweet chocolate and butter in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring well between each cooking interval.

6. Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the cream cheese mixture and stir until well combined. Gently fold in the Cool Whip.

7. Spread the French silk layer over the cooled brownies, then spread on the remaining 8 ounce tub of Cool Whip.

8. If desired, sprinkle chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips over the French Silk Brownies. Slice and serve. (Store in refrigerator).

from Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons