[retrokitten]

Savannah Cheesecake Cookies-
recipe by Paula H. Deen

Crust

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

Filling

2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla or almond extract
fresh berries and mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 350.
Combine flour, brown sugar, pecans and butter in a bowl. Press dough into an ungreased 13x9x2 inch pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
For filling, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar together in a bowl until smooth, uning a handheld electric mixer; add eggs and extract; beat well. Pour over crust. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into squares. Decorate with berries and mint leaves.

Make about 24 bars.

They are rich and yummy!

[Liz]

Fabulous treat. Thanks for sharing.

[Liz]

GINGERBREAD LATTE A great Christmas morning beverage.

Steam whole milk or skim in your microwave about 3.15 min depending on your micro (I use a glass Starbucks-type mug). Do not boil. Remove cup and add 1/8-1/4 tea ea instant powdered espresso, instant coffee granules, than add a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add sugar or sweetener. Blend it well.

For extra-special cafe style coffee, serve topped w/ extra creamy cool-whip or sweetened whipped cream, dusted with fresh grated nutmeg. So delicious.