CHEESECAKE COOKIES 
1/3 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. all purpose flour
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped
1/3 c. butter, melted
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. cream or milk
1 tsp. vanilla

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

Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, lemon juice, milk, and vanilla. Pour onto the baked crust. Top with reserved crumbs. Return to 350 degrees and bake for about 25 minutes. Cool thoroughly and cut into 2 inch squares. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Makes 16 squares.

 

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