M&M TOPPED CREAM CHEESE BARS

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (8oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 Tbs milk
1 Tbs lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup -1 cup M&M minis

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour with brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 9" square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.


In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix well. Pour over warm crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle with M&M's. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate any leftovers.