Just because.

Just because it's Saturday...And just because I needed to throw something together to take to a company picnic today...And just because sometimes a girl needs some chocolate...And just because sometimes you wake up, remembering recipes you haven't made in some 15+ years...I bring you this:

Cream Cheese Brownies

1 box chocolate cake mix

1 stick butter, melted

2 eggs

1 pound powdered sugar

1 8oz package cream cheese

2 Tsp vanilla

Combine cake mix, butter, and 1 egg.  Press into greased 9x13 pan.

Mix together softened cream cheese, remaining egg, sugar, and vanilla.  Spread over cake mixture.  Bake at 325* for 25~ minutes.  Cool and cut into squares.

*Variations - you can sprinkle chopped nuts between the two layers - my kids don't like nuts, so I didn't add them this time.

Happy Saturday!

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I just stumbled on a local jewelry designer.  Sarah's creations are fun, pretty, funky, different, and affordable...all wrapped into one!  Monday she is giving away the prettiest pair of earrings...go to her blog and read how to enter.

http://piecebypeacedesigns.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-contest.html 

Blogging has taken a back seat to LIFE for the past 5 weeks.  In a nutshell:  kids started school, I am working on starting an Etsy.com shop (more details later!), working on a project for the 'day job,' etc.

Now, go check out Piece by Peace Designs and enter to win some earrings! :)

Blessings,

Cheryl