Amaretto Cheesecake Squares

Delicate bites of Amaretto Cheesecake heaven! From "Best of Christmas".

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Yields: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1⁄2 cup  firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 4  eggs
• 1⁄4 cup amaretto liqueur
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1⁄3 cup  sliced almonds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly in bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and 1/4 cup flour. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add amaretto and almond extract, beating to combine.
5. Spread filling evenly over prepared crust; sprinkle with sliced almonds.
6. Bake 25 minutes, or until set.
7. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
8. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight; cut into squares to serve.