Butter Crunch Lemon-Cheese Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 35
2. 2
   To prepare crust, place first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Lightly spoon 1 cup flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife.
3. 3
   Add 1 cup flour to butter mixture, and beat at low speed until well-blended. Press crust into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray.
4. 4
   Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
5. 5
   To prepare filling, place cottage cheese in a food processor; process 2 minutes or until smooth, scraping sides of bowl once.
6. 6
   Add 1 cup granulated sugar and remaining ingredients, and process until well-blended.
7. 7
   Pour filling over crust.
8. 8
   Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until set (the edges will get lightly browned), and cool. Cover and chill for 8 hours.