MERRY CHRISTMAS CHEESE CAKES 
1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. firm pack brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In 3 quart bowl combine flour, butter, brown sugar. Blend with mixer. Stir in nuts. Reserve 1 cup of mixture for topping. Pat remaining in ungreased 8 inch square pan. Bake near center of oven 8-10 minutes.

FILLING:

8 oz. soft cream cheese
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Prepare filling. Spread over partially baked crust. Sprinkle reserve crumb mixture on top. Return to oven 23-30 minutes. Cool, cut and store in refrigerator.

 

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