Lighter Cheesecake Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   With electric mixer at medium speed, cream together margarine & brown sugar.
3. 3
   Stir in flour & pecans.
4. 4
   Set aside 1 cup of mixture, & press remainder in bottom of 8 baking dish.
5. 5
   Bake at 12-15 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from oven & set aside.
7. 7
   Beat cream cheese at high speed until smooth.
8. 8
   Gradually add 1/2 c sugar, beating until light & fluffy.
9. 9
   Add egg whites & remaining ingredients, mixing well.
10. 10
    Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over baked crust.
11. 11
    Sprinkle reserved flour mixture evenly over batter.
12. 12
    Bake 25 minutes.
13. 13
    Cool to room temperature; then chill thoroughly.
14. 14
    Cut into bars or squares & serve.