Austrian Cream Cheese Bars

Preheat oven to 350 F.

For the crust:
In a mixing bowl using your stand mixer, whip butter until light and fluffy. Then add flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed or until crumbly. Press mixture into an un-greased 9×13 pan. Bake for 12 minutes at 350 F. Remove from oven and set aside.

For the filling: In a clean mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Then add in sugar, flour and eggs. Use a wooden spoon to stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips. Pour the mixture over the crust and smooth it out. Return to the oven for 20 minutes, or until almost set.

Remove pan from oven long enough to sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top. Return to oven for 1 more minute to soften chocolate chips. Pull pan from oven, and carefully spread melted chips over the whole top. Sprinkle with nuts and press lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour before cutting into bars.