CHEESECAKE BARS 
2/3 c. finely crushed graham crackers (9 square graham crackers)
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 tbsp. finely crushed graham crackers

Stir together first 4 ingredients. Add melted butter; mix crumbly. Pat into ungreased 9"x9" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Cream together cream cheese and 1/3 cup sugar. Add egg, lemon peel, lemon juice and mix well. Pour over baked layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons graham crackers. Cool. Cut into bars. Refrigerate. Makes 36.

 

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