COFFEETIME CHEESECAKE COOKIES 
1/3 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped
1 c. flour
1/3 c. butter, melted
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 egg
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. cream or milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix brown sugar, nuts and flour together in bowl. Stir in butter and mix with hands until crumbly. Remove 1 cup of mixture to be used later as topping. Place remainder in 8-inch square pan and press firmly. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 to 15 minutes.

Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, lemon juice, cream or milk and vanilla. Pour this onto baked crust. Top with reserved crumbs. Return to 350 degree oven and bake for about 25 minutes. Cool thoroughly, then cut into squares. Cover with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated.

 

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