CRUNCHY CHEESECAKE BARS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

In a medium bowl, mix flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping; press remaining crumbs into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk, lemon zest, juice and vanilla; mix well. Spread over baked crust. Combine nuts with reserved crumbs; sprinkle over cream cheese mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until done. Cool on a wire rack.

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