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Orange Cheesecake Bars

2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon orange extract
5 drops yellow food coloring
3 drops red food coloring

In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs and butter. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the milk, eggs and vanilla; beat just until combined. Pour half over crust.

Add the orange juice concentrate, orange peel, extract and food coloring to the remaining cream cheese mixture; beat until combined. Pour over first layer.

Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting. Makes 3 dozen.