Cheesecake cookies squares

 
                         CHEESECAKE COOKIES SQUARES
 
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 Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cakes                            Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         (Crust):
      1/3   c            Butter
      1/3   c            Brown sugar
    1       c            Whole wheat flour
      1/2   c            Chopped walnuts OR-
                         -sesame seeds OR -
                         -sunflower seeds
                         (Filling):
      1/4   c            Honey
    8       oz           Cream cheese, softened
    1                    Egg
    2       tb           Milk
    1       tb           Lemon juice
                         Grated peel of 1 lemon
      1/2   ts           Vanilla
      1/2   ts           Nutmeg (optional)
                         (Topping):
                         Reserved crumb mixture
                         Sliced fruit (apples, pears,
                         -peaches, etc.) OR nuts
 
   With a pastry cutter, blend whole wheat flour, brown
   sugar, and butter to make a crumbly mixture. Stir in
   chopped nuts or seeds. Reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture
   for topping. Press remaining crumbs into an 8 inch
   square baking dish that has been lightly oiled. Bake
   at 350 degrees F. for 12-15 minutes. Beat filling
   ingredients until smooth and pour over the prepared
   crust. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Add
   fruit or nuts over top and bake at 350 degrees F. for
   25 minutes. Cool and then refrigerate. Cut into 2 inch
   squares. Store in the refrigerator.
   
   Edited to MM format by: Lois Flack, CYBEREALM BBS,
   Watertown, NY
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