Cheesecake Cookies

Bev's Note:

Want cheesecake but not the hassel of preparing one? Try this simple and delicious alternative : )

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

Ingredients:

Yield: 16 squares

• 5 tablespoons butter , softened
• 1⁄3; cup brown sugar , packed
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) packet cream cheese , softened
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350.
2. In a medium bowl blend thoroughly butter, brown sugar and flour with a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Put 1 cup of the mixture aside for topping.
4. Press remaining mixture into an 8x8x2 inch baking dish sprayed lightly with cooking spray; bake for 15 minutes.
5. In another bowl combine sugar and cream cheese, mixing until smooth.
6. Thoroughly beat in egg, milk, lemon juice and vanilla.
7. Spread over the baked crust and sprinkle with remaining brown sugar mixture.
8. Bake for 25 minutes.
9. Let cool, then chill for at least 1 hour.
10. Cut into 16 squares; serve.

Reviews

[starbucksjunky246]

Freaking Awesome!!! and so easy to make too! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

[Julie421511]

This was excellent, Bev. I actually preferred this to cheesecake and it was easier to make. I had all ingredients on hand. I also liked that they weren't overly sweet. I added some lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture, since i absolutely love anything lemon. Next time, I may add a layer of raspberry preserves to change it up a bit! Thanks for posting!

[Ang11002]

YUM! Even my mom (who hates cheesecake) enjoyed these! Super easy to make. A bit thin, but the middle layer could easily be doubled. Dad and son and myself really liked. Thanks Bev:)