Cookies n Cream Brownies

CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese. softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

BROWNIE LAYER:
1/2 cup butter or margarine. melted
112 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies. crushed

In a small mixing bowl. beat the cream cheese. sugar. egg and vanilla until smooth; set aside. For brownie layer. combine butter. sugars and cocoa in a large mixing bowl: blend well. Add eggs. one at a time. beating well after each addition. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into the cocoa mixture. Stir in vanilla and cookie crumbs. Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture over batter: cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350" for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely.

Yield: 2 dozen.