Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture forms fine crumbs. Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remainder over bottom of ungreased 8 inch square baking pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees or until lightly browned. In mixer bowl, thoroughly cream together cream cheese and granulated sugar. Add egg, amaretto, and vanilla; beat well. Spread batter over partially baked crust. Combine almonds with reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

Susan says: Im not allowed to show up for Thanksgiving dinner without the Amaretto Cheesecake Cookies :) They are
*really* good and rich. Ive been asked if one can substitue almond extract for the amaretto-Ive never tried, but I would think youd need to make up for the extra liquid somehow. I make these often enough to justify the bottle of amaretto anyway.

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