Base 1/3 cup butter, softened or melted 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (finely chopped Mix above ingredients for crust (reserve 1 cup for topping). Press rest of the mixture into an 8 x 8" pan, pressing onto sides of pan, but not all the way up. Bake in 350 deg. preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes. Filling 1/4 cup sugar 8 ounces cream cheese 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract Mix well; spread over crust; put reserved topping over top, spreading evenly. Bake for 25 minutes in 350 deg. oven. When cool, cut into squares. Refrigerate. *Note: Helen says you can also double the recipe and it goes a long way. To double recipe, use 9 x 13" pan. |