Cream Cheese Squares

 

 

 

Ingredients:

 

 

For the Base:

– 1 cup all-purpose flour

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

– 1/4 cup granulated sugar

 

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

– 1/2 cup granulated sugar

– 1 large egg

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

For the Topping:

– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

– 1/4 cup brown sugar

– 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)

 

Directions:

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.

2. In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the base: flour, softened butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until crumbly.

3. Press the crumbly mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

4. In another bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the base in the baking pan.

 

For the Topping:

6. In a separate bowl, combine flour, softened butter, brown sugar, and chopped nuts. Mix until crumbly.

7. Sprinkle the crumbly topping over the cream cheese layer.

 

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

9. Allow the Cream Cheese Squares to cool completely before cutting into squares.

 

Enjoy these irresistible Cream Cheese Squares – a perfect blend of creamy and crumbly goodness in every bite!

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 25-30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

 

Yield: 16 squares