Black Bottom Cream Cheese Bars

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Qty    Measurement             Ingredient ___---- ~------------------
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1  cup                     PILLSBURY'S Best All Purpose Flour
1/4  cup, firmly packed      brown sugar
1/2  cup                     margarine or butter, melted
3/4  cup                     semi=sweet chocolate chips, melted FILLING:
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1/2  cup                     granulated sugar
1/2  cup, firmly packed      brown sugar
1/3  cup                     margarine or butter, melted
1  pkg (8 oz)              cream cheese, softened
1  cup                     PILLSBURY'S Best All Purpose Flour
1/2  tsp                     baking powder
1/4    tsp                     salt
1  Tbsp                    rum *
1  Tbsp                    vanilla extract GLAZE:
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1/4  cup                     semi-sweet chocolate chips
1  Tbsp                    rum ** 1 to 2 tsp(s) water
*   you may substitute 1 teaspoon of rum extract ** you may substitute 1/4
teaspoon extract and 2 teaspoons water Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, margarine/butter, and
chocolate chips; mix well.  Into the bottom of a ungreased, 9-inch square
pan or 11x7-inch pan, press the crust mixture.
In another large bowl, beat the sugar, brown sugar, margarine/butter, and
cream cheese until smooth.  Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and rum/rum
extract and vanilla extract; blend well. Spread over crust. Bake at 325
degree F for 38 to 43 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown and
set.  Cool 30 minutes.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt all glaze ingredients, stirring
constantly until smooth. Drizzle over warm bars. Refrigerate at least 1
hour before serving. Cut to bars. Store in refrigerator. Makes 36 bars.
HIGH ALTITUDE -- Above 3500 feet:  Increase flour in crust to 1-1/2
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