Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Savannah Cheesecake Cookies

Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 35 minutes
Yield: 25 squares

Crust:
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped Oliver's Pecans
1 stick butter

Filling:
2 (8- oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Fresh berries for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour, brown sugar, pecans and butter in bowl. Press dough into an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

For filling, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar together in a bowl until smooth, using a handheld electric mixer; add eggs and extract; beat well. Pour over crust. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into squares before serving. Decorate tops with berries if desired.

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