La Cookie Elegante

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Stir in vanilla.
3. 3
   Gradually add flour; mix well.
4. 4
   Pat or spread dough evenly over bottom of ungreased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch pan.
5. 5
   Bake in preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool.
6. 6
   Spread crust with Cream Cheese Topping.
7. 7
   If desired, sprinkle top with almonds.
8. 8
   Continue to bake in preheated 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool completely before cutting into diamonds.
10. 10
    Makes about 4 dozen.