Cheescake Cookies
By
Ruth Oliver, Jefferson, Oregon; Verna Newby, Oakland, California
If you like cheesecake, you'll love these creamy and crunchy bars.
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Total time
55 minutes
Yield
12 Servings
Ingredients
1⁄3 cup butter (softened) 1⁄3 cup brown sugar (packed) 1 cup unbleached flour (sifted) 1⁄2 cup walnuts (finely chopped) 1⁄4 cup sugar 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces) 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla 1 eggInstructions
Heat oven to 350º. In a small bowl cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Lightly spoon flour into a measuring cup and level off. Add flour and nuts; mix until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of mixture for topping. Press the remainder into the bottom of an ungreased 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350º for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cream cheese; mix until smooth. Add milk, lemon juice, vanilla, and egg. Beat well. Spoon over baked crust. Top with reserved mixture. Bake at 350º for 20-25 minutes. Cool; cut into squares.
