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Cardamom Cheesecake Bars

Fans of cheesecake will love these bite-size desserts. Crunchy and smooth, they're perfect for the holidays—or any other time for that matter!—Judi Oudekerk, Buffalo, Minnesota

16 ServingsPrep: 35 min. Bake: 35 min. + chilling

Ingredients

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cardamom, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cold butter
1/3 cup sliced almonds

Directions

In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. square baking pan. In large
bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, 1 teaspoon cardamom and vanilla
until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour
over crust.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and remaining
cardamom. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in almonds.
Sprinkle over top.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set and
topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and

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Cardamom Cheesecake Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Cut into bars.
Yield: 16 bars.

Nutrition Facts: 1 each equals 232 calories, 16 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 149 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.