Pistachio Bars

1. 1

   In medium bowl, combine flour, margarine and 1/4 cup powdered sugar.

2. 2

   Mix with fork or pastry blender until well combined.

3. 3

   The mixture will be slightly crumbly.

4. 4

   Press evenly into bottom of 8 or 9-inch square shallow baking dish.

5. 5

   Bake at 400u00b0 for 8 minutes until just slightly brown at the edges or leave unbaked as desired.

6. 6

   In medium bowl of electric mixer, combine softened cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 of the whipped topping.

7. 7

   Beat until fluffy and spread evenly on top of the flour crust.

8. 8

   Refrigerate while making pudding layer.

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