Creamy Lemon Bars

Source: The Pampered Chef

Crust:
4 cups vanilla wafers
1/3 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Filling:
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 lemon

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Using food chopper, finely chop wafers and pecans. Reserve 1/2 cup.

In bowl, combine chopped wafers, nuts and melted butter. Press onto bottom of 9 x 13-inch baker.

In bowl combine cream cheese, sugar and egg. Using lemon zester/scorer, zest 1 tablespoon lemon peel.

Using lemon aid, squeeze 3 tablespoons of lemon juice; add peel and juice to cream cheese. Cream mixture until smooth using wooden spoon. Using super scraper, spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup chopped wafers. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Cool.