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Steamship Savannah (LE)
Dyer, Carol
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Savannah Cheesecake Cookies

The Lady & Sons Just Desserts:
More than 120 Sweet Temptations
from Savannah's Favorite Restaurant
Copyright © 2002 by Paula H. Deen (Simon & Schuster)

“These are a favorite among Savannahians.”

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
Two 8-ounces packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla or almond extract
Fresh berries and mint leaves, for garnish

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