Butter Crumb Cheesecake Cookies

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Cream butter and brown sugar together with an electric mixer in a bowl.

3. 3

   Add flour and walnuts.

4. 4

   Mix to make a crumb mixture.

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   Reserve 1 cup for topping.

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   Press remainder into bottom of an 8-inch-square pan sprayed lightly with cooking spray.

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   Bake until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes.

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   Remove from oven; cool on cooling rack.

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   Meanwhile, beat granulated sugar with cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.

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    Add egg, lemon juice and vanilla.

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    Beat until smooth.

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    Spread mixture over cooled crust; sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over top.

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    Bake, 25 minutes.

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    Cool completely on rack before cutting into bars about 1 1/4 inch square.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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