Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Cookie Recipe #20

More almond goodness for y'all....
Amaretto Cheesecake Cookies

1 c all-purpose flour
1/3 c brown sugar, packed
6 T butter, softened
1 pkg cream cheese, at room temp 8oz
1/4 c granulated sugar
1 egg
4 T amaretto
1/2 t vanilla
4 T almonds, chopped

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


Damn. More cheesecake cookies to tempt me.

Tamara

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