Cream Cheese Bars

Submitted By: Downhome

408 Views | 8 Likes

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less

Crust:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2/3 cup butter,softened

Topping:
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoon flour
2 eggs
1 (6 oz) pkg. (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Glaze:
1 (6 oz) pkg. (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine all crust ingredients. Beat at medium speed about 2 minutes or until crumbly. Press mixture into ungreased 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and eggs at medium speed until smooth. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips. Pour over partially baked crust. Return to oven and bake an additional 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips over top. Return to oven for 1 minute to melt chips. Gently spread melted chips over top. Sprinkle with pecans or walnuts; lightly press in glaze. Refrigerate 1 hour, cut into bars.