Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/3 cup margarine, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • Mix brown sugar, flour, and nuts.
  • Stir in margarine until blended.
  • Reserve 1/3 cup of mixture; pat remainder in a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven fo 12-15 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in remaining ingredients.
  • Pour over baked crust; sprinkle with reserved pecan mixture.
  • Return to oven and bake 25 minutes.
  • Cool slightly; then cut in two-inch squares.