AUSTRIAN CREAM CHEESE BARS 
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2/3 c. softened butter

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl combine all crust ingredients. Beat at medium speed about 2 minutes or until crumbly and well blended. Press mixture into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven.

TOPPING:

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

In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and eggs at medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips. Pour over partially baked crust. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until topping is almost set. Remove from oven.

GLAZE:

6 oz. pkg. (1 c.) chocolate chips
1/2 to 3/4 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Immediately after removing from oven sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips over top. Return to oven for 1 minute to melt chips. Gently spread melted chips over top. Sprinkle with nuts. Lightly press into glaze. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 36 bars.

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