Amaretto Cheesecake Cookies

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 16 Bars

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temp
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons Amaretto
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 tablespoons almonds, chopped

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar.
2. Cut in butter until mixture forms fine crumbs.
3. Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture for topping.
4. Press remainder over bottom of ungreased 8 inch square baking pan.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350 or until lightly browned.
6. In mixer bowl, thoroughly cream together cream cheese and granulated sugar.
7. Add egg, amaretto, and vanilla; beat well.
8. Spread batter over partially baked crust.
9. Combine almonds with reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over batter.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
11. Cool and cut into squares.
12. ENJOY!

Reviews

[mary winecoff]

I made these last night for a college student who helped me with my computer. I lliked them because they didn't make a huge amount and they were quick to throw together. Next time I might add a little almond extract (I like the taste of almond) to heighten the almond flavor. Thanks for a good recipe!

[Robin W]

Made these bar when Rebekah826 won an Amazing Race elimination guess. Really easy to whip up and pretty tasty too! I cut the squares a little smaller as I froze them for my 4th of July party. Thanks for the recipe Rebekah826.