Lemon Cheese Bars

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar, divided
• 6 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 package cream cheese, softened (8oz)
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp lemon extract
• 1 egg

Details

Adapted from ChocolateChocolateAndMore.com

Preparation

Step 1

With a pastry blender or 2 knives, blend together flour, nuts, butter and 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar till crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture. Press remaining mixture into the bottom of a greased 8x8 pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 18-20 minutes, just until edges start to turn golden.
While crust is baking, combine remaining ingredients and beat until smooth.
Remove crust from oven and pour cheese mixture over crust. Crumble reserved flour mixture over top of cheese mixture. Return to oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire rack, then refrigerate until chilled.
For ease in cutting dip knife in hot water after each cut.