Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

INGREDIENTS

1 8 ounce package

of cream cheese, softened (I use ⅓ less fat)

1/3 cup

sugar

egg

1/2 tsp

vanilla

1/2 cup

butter, softened

1 cup

white sugar

eggs

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

unsweetened dark cocoa powder

1/2 cup

all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

baking powder

1/2

of a (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling (I use the lite variety)

1/4 cup

semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 tsp

butter