Categories: Cookies, Dessert

Ingredients

• 3 eggs , divided
• 1/3 cup butter , melted
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 (18 1/2 ounce) package white cake mix
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese , softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• Garnish:
• additional powdered sugar

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine one egg, butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice; add in cake mix and almonds—mix well.

2. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 13×9 inch baking pan; bake in a 350° oven for about 15 minutes or until golden; set aside.

3. Blend cream cheese until light and fluffy; gradually mix in powdered sugar.

4. Add remaining eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition; pour over hot crust.

5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until center is set.

6. Cool on a wire rack.

7. Garnish with powdered sugar before cutting into bars to serve.

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