FUDGY CHOCOLATE CHEESE BARS 
1 pkg. Pillsbury fudge create-a-cake mix
1 c. butter, melted
1 egg
1 tbsp. grated orange peel

FILLING:

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped almonds or walnuts

GLAZE:

2 eggs
3 tbsp. sugar
2/3 c. light corn syrup

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13"x9" pan. In a large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients; mix well. Press into pan and bake 15 minutes.

In another small bowl, combine glaze ingredients. Spread the filling over the partially baked crust; sprinkle with nuts. Pour the glaze evenly over the nuts. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool. Makes about 3 dozen bars.

 

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