CHEESECAKE COOKIES

FILLING

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

For Crumbs: Preheat oven to 350° F. Cream butter and brown sugar. Add flour and nuts. Mix with hands until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping. Press remainder, about a heaping 1/2 teaspoon per cup, into miniature muffin tins lined with muffin papers. Bake 12-15 minutes. Cool.

For Filling: Blend granulated sugar and cream cheese. Add egg, milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Mix well. Put about 1 heaping teaspoon filling into each cooled muffin cup. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake at 350° F for 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.