LEMON BARS 
1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/3 c. pecans, chopped fine
1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. butter, melted
2 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1/2 c. lemon juice

Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine graham crumbs, pecans, sugar and butter in mixing bowl. Reserve 1/3 cup. Press remaining mixture in a 13 x 9 baking pan.

Bake 6 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Beat cream cheese in medium mixing bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk. Add eggs; beat until just combined. Stir in lemon juice. Carefully spoon mixture atop crust in pan. Spoon reserved crumb mixture over top of cheese mixture.

Bake about 30 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator. Cut into bars.

 

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