CRUMB MIXTURE:

1/3 c. sweet cream butter (use real butter)
1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. flour

FILLING:

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. each chopped glazed or candied red & green cherries

Combine all crumb mixture. Beat at low speed until well mixed. Reserve 1/2 cup for top. Press remaining into ungreased 8 inch square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Beat all filling ingredients except cherries at medium speed until smooth. Stir in cherries. Spread filling over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 18-20 minutes when cooled cut into bars, cover and refrigerate.