1/4 lb. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. flour
1/2 c. walnuts, finely chopped

Cream butter and sugar. Add flour and walnuts. Mix by hand to make crumb mixture. Reserve 1 cup for topping and press remaining mixture in 8 x 8 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.

FILLING:

1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. milk
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 tsp. lemon juice; optional
1/2 tsp. vanilla

While crust is baking, blend filling ingredients and beat well. Pour over baked crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cut when cool. Makes 18 squares. To double recipe add 1 extra egg and bake in 9 x 13 pan.