Cheesecake Date Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (11 oz.) pkg. coconut cookies, finely crushed
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. finely chopped dates
1/8 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 c. melted butter
2 to 3 Tbsp. flour
3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Combine cookies and butter with 1/2 cup sugar in bowl, mixing well.
Set aside 1/2 cup for top.
Press remaining mixture onto cookie sheet.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Mix dates with flour; set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients with 1 cup sugar; mix until smooth.
Add to date mixture, blending well.
Pour over crust; spread to cover.
Sprinkle reserved crumbs over top.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 30 minutes and cool.
Cut into bars.
Makes 4 dozen.