Shortbread Bars

Haven't tried this yet, but I think it would be interesting to experiment with different cake mix flavors. Not sure where this one came from.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 48

Ingredients

• 1  egg white
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
• 2  tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 (18 ounce) package  white cake mix (2 layer size)
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 3  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1  cup walnuts, chopped or 1  cup pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In small bowl, beat egg white with vanilla and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
3. In large bowl, with same beaters, mix cake mix, butter and cream cheese until a crumbly dough forms.
4. Press dough into jelly roll pan.
5. Spread with egg white mixture and sprinkle with walnuts.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
7. Cool completely before cutting into squares.