Creamy Lemon Bars

Crust:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/3 cup powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

1-1/2 cups flour

1/3 cup chopped pecans

Lemon layer:

1 package (8oz.) Cream cheese, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

1/4 cup flour

3 eggs

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 Tablespoon grated lemon peel

1 Tablespoon powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 13x9-inch pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray. Mix butter, 1/3 cup powdered sugar and vanilla in large bowl. Add the 1-1/2 cups flour and pecans. Press dough firly onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes.

Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar on high speed in medium bowl (until well blended). Add 1/4 cup flour and eggs. Beat until blended. Stir in lemon juice and peel. Pour over baked crust in pan. Bake 30 minutes or until set. Cool completely. Sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon powdered sugar.