Ginger-Pecan Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup butter, granulated sugar and 2 tsp.
2. 2
   vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended.
3. 3
   Add flour and baking soda; mix well.
4. 4
   Refrigerate 30 min.
5. 5
   Heat oven to 350F.
6. 6
   Line 15x10x1-inch pan with parchment, with ends of parchment extending over sides.
7. 7
   Press cream cheese mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
8. 8
   Bake 18 to 20 min.
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   or until lightly browned.
10. 10
    Meanwhile, melt remaining butter; pour into medium bowl.
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    Add eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup and remaining vanilla; beat with whisk until blended.
12. 12
    Stir in nuts and ginger.
13. 13
    Spread nut mixture onto crust.
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    Bake 20 to 25 min.
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    or until topping is firm around edges but still slightly soft in center.
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    Cool completely.
17. 17
    Melt chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over dessert.
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    Let stand until chocolate is firm before cutting dessert into bars.