Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and mix until combined to form a crumbly dough.
• Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
• In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust in the pan.
• In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the cream cheese layer.
• Crumble the remaining dough over the topping. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
• Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.