Yummy Candy Topped Bars!!!

Submitted by 1foodmonster

"YUM YUM YUM!! lol Thats all I can say! These are so good. They are not the best for you but....who cares!!! We all need those cheat days and this is definitely what you want to eat on that day! Kids adore these too! This is a great treat to get them involved! I got this recipe from Taste of Homes Mag. LOVE!!!!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 16 bars
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1⁄2 cup butter (cold)
• 1⁄2 cup pecans (chopped)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (1 packaged, softened)
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup M&M' (miniature, sub any type of candy)

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Stir in pecans and set aside 1/2 cup for topping.
3. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 9 in.square pa.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 min.(or until edges are lightly browned).
5. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar (until well mixed).
6. Add egg, milk, lemon juice and vanilla; mix well.
7. Pour over warm crust. Sprinkle on reserved crumb mix. Bake for 25 -30 minute or until set.
8. Once done, immediately sprinkle with candy. And cool on wire racks. Cut into bars. ENJOY!