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Cranberry Crumb Bars

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 can (16 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
TOPPING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until
crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for
15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. In a large mixing bowl, beat
cream cheese until smooth. Add milk and lemon juice. Pour over crust. In a small

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bowl, combine the cornstarch and brown sugar. Stir in the cranberry sauce until
combined. Spoon over cream cheese layer. For topping, combine the flour and brown
sugar in a bowl; cut in butter. Fold in walnuts. Sprinkle over filling. Bake at
325° for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours before cutting.

Yield: 12-15 servings.