Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place the baking chocolate and butter in a large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high for 2-2 1/2 mins, stirring after each min, until chocolate and butter are completely melted.

Beat in 2 c sugar, 3 eggs, and the vanilla until blended. Stir in the flour, then spread the batter into a greased 9" x 13" baking pan. On a med-sized bowl, beat the cream cheese, the remaining 1/2 c sugar, and the remaining egg. Remove the wrappers from 12 chocolate pieces; coarsely chop, then stir into the cream cheese mixture. Drop by dollops over the top of the chocolate batter. With a knife, swirl the chocolate batter to the top to create a marbled effect. Bake for 35-40 mins or just until set. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Remove the wrappers from the remaining chocolate pieces and press them onto the tops of the bars. Cover and refrigerate any leftover bars.

on the wattage of your microwave. Check and stir mixture frequently, just until melted.

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