Cheesecake Cookies with Almond Crust

Am a fan of cheesecake but i always hated the crust made of Graham Crackers. This one is different. This crust has nuts (of your choice) and it gives a real bite to the crust.
So now you have a superb Cheesecake plus a nice crust too.
I got this recipe from Food Network and gave a try this Christmas and its going to be my evertime favorite too.

Ingredients
Makes 25 cookies

Crust
All Purpose Flour - 1 cup
Light Brown Sugar packed - 1/4 cup
Chopped Almonds - 1 cup
Butter - 1 stick (8 tbsp) melted

Filling
Cream Cheese - 16oz  take them out of fridge atleast 30 mins before using
Sugar - 1 cup
Eggs - 3
Vanilla Extract - 1 tspn

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the ingredients under Crust and press the into a 13*9*2 inch baking pan.
It will look like its not enough but keep spreading and pressing till it covers all the pan.
Bake it for 15 mins or until lightly browned.

Now in a new bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar till smooth. Add eggs and the Vanilla Extract and beat well.

Now pour this into the crust and spread till it covers the crust completely.
Bake them for 30 mins
(The recipe asks for baking 20 mins but mine was done by 30 mins only. Keep checking after 20 mins)
It will look all puffed up, but dont worry it will retain to the original look once its cooled.

Once its cooled completely, cut them into squares. Garnish as you love.

This will be a sure hit, so go ahead and make them

Happy Cooking Guys!!!