CHEESECAKE COOKIES

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 - 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

in large mixing bowl combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter or margarine until mixture forms fine crumbs. Remove 1 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remainder over bottom of ungreased 8 x 8 x 2" baking pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. In mixer bowl thoroughly cream together cream cheese and granulated sugar. Add egg, milk, lemon peel, lemon juice and vanilla, beat well. Spread batter over partially baked crust. Combine walnuts with reserved crumb mixture, sprinkle over all. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.