December 04, 2014 01:34:46 PM
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Houdini Bars

(because they disappear like magic!)

Margarine (not butter) ½ cup (melted)
Yellow cake mix 1 box
Eggs 3
Cream cheese 1 package (8 oz)
Powdered sugar 1 pound
Flaked coconut ½ cup
Walnuts or pecans ½ cup (chopped)

Preparation: Preheat oven to 325. Grease a 15x10 inch jelly-roll pan. Remove cream cheese from refrigerator and allow to soften.

Base: Combine margarine and cake mix with 1 egg. Pat mixture into bottom of jelly-roll pan.

Topping: Beat remaining 2 eggs lightly. Add cream cheese and powdered sugar. Stir in coconut and nuts. Spread over base in jelly-roll pan.

Bake: Until golden brown, about 45-50 minutes. Let cool completely before attempting to slice. Makes 4 dozen bars.

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