LEMON CHEESE BARS

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Cake mix speeds along the crust and topping for these special squares shared by Janie Dennis of Evansville, Indiana. With just a handful of ingredients, the bars are so easy to assemble. Priced at 11 cents each, they're economical, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, one egg and oil until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden brown., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the sugar, extract and remaining egg until smooth. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. , Bake for 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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