SANTA'S FAVORITE CHEESECAKE BARS 
2/3 c. finely crushed graham crackers
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, completely softened
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Red or green colored sugar to decorate

Stir together graham crackers, flour, nuts and sugar. Add melted butter; mix well. Pat into ungreased 9x9x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.

Cream together cream cheese and 1/3 cup sugar. Add egg, lemon peel and lemon juice; mix well. Pour over baked crust layer. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes, decorate with green or red colored sugar. When completely cooled, cut into bars. Makes 36 bars.

 

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