Raise the Bar! – Cheesecake Squares

CRUST

• 1 C. Flour
• 1/2 C. Brown Sugar, packed
• 1/3 C. Margarine, (not spread, Land O Lakes preferred)
• 1/2 C Chopped Walnuts or Pecans

FILLING

• 1 8 oz. Package Cream Cheese
• 1/4 C. Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
• 2 Tbsp. Milk
• 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

METHOD

1. Mix first 3 ingredients together, stir in nuts. Reserve 1 cup for topping.
2. Press remaining mixture into greased “8” or “9” baking pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or lightly browned.
4. Combine all filling ingredients, beat together until smooth.
5. Spread over hot partially baked crust, sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture topping.
6. Bake an additional 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Cool and cut into 25-30 portions.