For all those coffee lovers,such as myself, this recipe is the right combination of chocolate and coffee in a cakie brownie. I wouldn't suggest this recipe for children or others who want to decrease their caffeine intake. Using a brownie mix, makes this recipe easy and fast.

• 1 box brownie mix
• 1 8oz. package cream cheese,softened
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. prepare brownie mix according to package instructions. Pour into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
• Beat cream cheese, egg, and sugar in a small mixing bowl at medium speed with electric mixture until well blended.
• Dissolve coffee in vanilla and add to cream cheese mixture, mixing until well blended.
• Spoon cream cheese mixture over brownie batter. Cut through batter with knife several times for marble effect.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is set.
• Can makes up to 4 dozen, depending on how large you into squares.

Additional tips:

• Cool well before cutting into squares.
• Try flavored intant coffees for a more sophisticated taste.
• Dust with powdered sugar for a festive look.
• Drizzle with caramel syrup or other flavored syrups. Top with whipped cream and a cherry.