Candy Topped Bars

From the oct/nov 2004 taste of home. i haven't tried it yet, but they look delicious.

In a large bowl , combine flour and brown sugar.

Cut in butter unil mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in pecans.

Set aside 1 / 2 cup for topping.

Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 9 inch square pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

In a mixing bowl , beat cream cheese and sugar.

Add egg , milk , lemon juice , and vanilla.

Mix well.

Pour over warm crust.

Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.

Immediately sprinkle with baking bits.

Cool on a wire rack.

Cut into bars and refrigerate leftovers.

all-purpose flour, brown sugar, butter, pecans, cream cheese, sugar, egg, milk, lemon juice, vanilla extract, miniature m&m baking bits