Cheesecake Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and brown sugar; add flour and nuts and mix.
2. 2
   Set aside 1 cup of the mixture for topping.
3. 3
   Press remainder in bottom of 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
4. 4
   Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes. Blend sugar and cream cheese until smooth; add egg, milk, lemon juice and vanilla.
5. 5
   Beat well.
6. 6
   Spread over bottom crust and sprinkle with reserved 1 cup topping.
7. 7
   Return to oven and bake 25 minutes more.
8. 8
   Cool, then chill and cut into triangles.
9. 9
   May double recipe and bake in a 9 x 13-inch pan.
10. 10
    Makes 20 to 25 bars.