Lemon Cheesecake Bars | Cookie Recipes

Lemon Cheesecake Bars | Cookie Recipes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 package lemon cake mix
1/3 cup butter or margarine -- softened
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese -- softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Heat oven to 350º. Beat cake mix (dry), butter and 1 of the eggs in
large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly; reserve 1
cup. Press in bottom of ungreased rectangular pan, 13 × 9 × 2 inches.
Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium
speed until smooth, or mix with spoon. Gradually beat in powdered
sugar on low speed. Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice until smooth.
Reserve 1/2 cup; refrigerate.
Beat remaining 2 eggs into remaining cream cheese mixture on
medium speed until blended. Spread over cake mixture. Bake about 25
minutes or until set. Cool completely. Spread with reserved cream
cheese mixture. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.
Store covered in refrigerator.