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Lemon Cheese Bars

By: Janie Dennis  
"Cake mix speeds along the crust and topping for these special squares shared by Janie Dennis of Evansville, Indiana. With just a handful of ingredients, the bars are so easy to assemble. Priced at 11 cents each, they're economical, too."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the dry cake mix, one egg and oil until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add the sugar, extract and remaining egg. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by EILISH40 
The only downside I feel to this recipe is the addition of oil to the cake mix. Butter gives a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by Crystal L 
Wow! I was having a lemon craving for the longest time, was out of butter so came in search... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2007 by VALVEETA 
I can't believe no reviews have been posted about this dessert! 5 stars are not enough. I make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by Shannon 
I liked these bars! They were a little on the dry side, but I didn't mind because the taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2007 by Michelle 
The recipe was very easy to make but was very dry. There was not really a lemon taste to it. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by bolson79 
So good and easy! I added lemon zest from 2 small lemons - 1 to the crust, 1 to the filling -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by Kinflightinoh 
There are much better recipes. I really did not like the box cake mix with oil and an egg. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2008 by Marcy 
These were good. I sifted XXX sugar on top when warm. Next time maybe I would double the... MORE

 
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