Chess Squares

Cake Base

1 box yellow cake mix

1 stick butter, melted

1 egg

Melt the butter in a large bowl in the microwave for 45 seconds. Add the cake mix and the egg and beat with a mixer until well blended. It will be a soft dough. Pat it into the bottom of a 9x13 pan.

Filling

3 eggs

8-oz package cream cheese, softened

1t lemon extract or 1-2T lemon juice

1 lb box confectioners sugar

Beat the eggs with the cream cheese until blended. Mix in the lemon, then the sugar. Beat until smooth and pour over the crust. Bake @350 for 35-40 minutes.

12 servings

Source: Rita's Recipes