• Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray 8 x 8 inch square pan with cooking spray.

Make the Cheesecake Layer:

• In a medium bowl and using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Beat in the sugar and the vanilla until very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in the egg until well blended. Set aside.

For the Brownies:

• In a small bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, and cocoa. Mix and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk oil and eggs together until combined. Add vanilla and sugar. Slowly mix in flour mixture and water. Once all flour is combined, reserve ½ cup of brownie batter and spread the rest spread evenly into the prepared pan.
• Pour the cheesecake batter over the top of the brownie batter and smooth. Drop the reserved brownie batter in large dollops over the topping. Draw the handle of a wooden spoon through the two batters to create a swirled effect. Top with chopped candy and nuts, and gently push down to slightly sink topping into batter.
• Bake on center rack for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs.
• Cool completely and serve.