Cream Cheese Streusel Bars Recipe

By Cindy

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold butter
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 8-12 minutes or until set.

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, egg and vanilla until blended. Pour over crust; top with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 15 servings.