Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 pkg. German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/3 c. canola oil
1 large egg
FILLING:
1 pkg. (8 oz.) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 c. sugar
1 large egg
1 c. miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil and egg.  Set aside 1 cup for topping.  Press remaining crumb mixture into a 9x13 baking pan coated with cooking spray.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until set.

For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.  Add egg; beat well.  Spread over crust.  Sprinkle with chocolate chips and reserved crumb mixture.

Bake 18-20 minutes or until set.  Cool on a wire rack.  Cut into bars.  Store in the refrigerator.