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Nutty Cheesecake Squares

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cold butter
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a bowl, combine the flour, walnuts, brown sugar and salt; cut in

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butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set half aside;
press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x
9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly
browned. In a large mixing bowl, beat filling ingredients until
smooth; pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake
at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the
center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the
refrigerator.

Yield: 16-20 servings.