Spiced Dulce de Leche Swirl Brownies

Instructions

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1. - Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 9 in. x 9 in. square pan with vegetable pan spray.
2. - In large bowl, beat cream cheese and dulce de leche with electric mixer on medium speed until light and creamy. Add egg; mix well. Set aside.
3. - In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cayenne pepper; set aside. In medium microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and 1 cup chocolate chips on half power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted. Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Alternate dropping spoonfuls of brownie and cheesecake batter in prepared pan. Swirl the two batters together to create a marbled effect using a knife.
4. - Bake 32-37 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting.