Amaretto Cheesecake Cookies

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 almonds with reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over batter.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Cool and cut into squares.
• ENJOY!