AUSTRIAN CREAM CHEESE BARS 
CRUST:

1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2/3 c. butter

Beat at medium speed 2 minutes or until crumbly. Press into ungreased 9"x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.

TOPPING:

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
2 eggs
1 c. (6 oz.) semi sweet chocolate chips

In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour and eggs until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour over crust. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until almost set. Sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips on top. Return to oven for 1 minute to melt chips. Gently spread. Sprinkle with 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts and press into glaze. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cut into bars and store in refrigerator. 36 bars.

 

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