BLACK BOTTOM CREAM CHEESE BARS

Pillsbury Fresh & Frosty Cookbook insert.

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Ingredients

Crust:
1 cup Pillsbury’s Best All-Purpose Unbleached Flour
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup margarine or butter, softened
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Filling:
½ cup sugar
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened
8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup Pillsbury’s Best All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
1 tablespoon vanilla
Glaze:
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon rum or 1/4 teaspoon rum extract and 2 teaspoons water
1 to 2 teaspoons water.
Directions:
● Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
● Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
● In a large bowl, combine flour and remaining crust ingredients; mix well.
● Press mixture in bottom of ungreased 9 inch square pan or 11 x 7 inch pan.
● In a large bowl, beat sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup margarine and cream cheese until smooth.
● Add remaining filling ingredients; blend well; Spread over crust.
● Bake at 325 degrees for 38 to 43 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown and set; cool 30 minutes.
● In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon rum and 1 teaspoon water, stirring constantly until smooth.
● If necessary, add additional water for desired drizzling consistency; Drizzle over warm bars.
● Refrigerate at least 1 hour.