EASY LEMON CHEESE BARS

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These tart crunchy lemon bars are a hit at family picnics, church suppers and in field lunches. They're easy to bake and carry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1 egg and oil; stir until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining mixture into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and remaining egg until fluffy. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with reserved cake mixture. Bake 15 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.