Amaretto Cheesecake Cookies

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 !.

all-purpose flour, brown sugar, butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, amaretto, vanilla, almonds