LEMON CHEESECAKE SQUARES

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Ingredients

FILLING:
3/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1/3 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
Directions:
●In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
●Combine the flour, oats and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
●Press dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam.
●For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Beat in the eggs, lemon juice and peel just until blended. Carefully spoon over jam.
●Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set.
●Cool on a wire rack.
●Cover and store in the refrigerator.