Amaretto cheesecake cookies

16 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupAll-purpose flour
cupBrown sugar -- packed
6tablespoonsButter -- softened
1packCream cheese -- 8 oz at room
Temp
¼cupGranulated sugar
1Egg
4tablespoonsAmaretto
½teaspoonVanilla
4tablespoonsAlmonds -- chopped

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture forms fine crumbs. Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remainder over bottom of ungreased 8 inch square baking pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350^ or until lightly browned.

In mixer bowl, thoroughly cream together cream cheese and granulated sugar. Add egg, amaretto, and vanilla; beat well. Spread batter over partially baked crust. Combine almondswith reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

Recipe By : Dining on Deck