3 sticks of softened butter
4 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. brownulated sugar
2 c. chopped walnuts

CENTRE:

2 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 1/2 c. sugar
6 tbsp. sour cream
3 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs

Cream butter and sugar. Blend in flour. Add walnuts (use a mixer). Put half of this mixture into an 18x12 inch pan, greased with Crisco, and pat down hard with palm of hand. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Meanwhile, beat together the centre ingredients. When beaten, pour over baked mixture. Sprinkle the other half of mixture on top and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into small squares after cooling.