Amaretto Cheesecake Cookies

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar -- packed
• 6 tablespoons butter -- softened
• 1 package cream cheese -- 8 oz at room temp
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons amaretto
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 tablespoons almonds -- chopped

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 a large mixing 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.
Recipe by "Dining on Deck"