Mint Swirl Bars

• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint
• 2 to 3 drops green or red food coloring, optional
• 1 ounce semisweet chocolate
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 tablespoons boiling water

1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Transfer half of the batter to another bowl; stir in nuts and chocolate. Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan.
2. Stir peppermint extract and food coloring if desired into remaining batter. Spoon over chocolate layer; cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350u0b0 until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a saucepan, melt chocolate and butter. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve glaze consistency. Pour over brownies and spread evenly. Cut into bars.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mint-swirl-bars/ (may not work)