New York Cheesecake Squares

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, butter, and brown sugar; beat about 3 minutes; stir in walnuts then measure out 1 cup of the flour mixture and set aside.
    
3. Press remaining flour mixture into an ungreased 8-inch square baking pan to form a crust. Bake 12 minutes, or until light brown.
    
4. In the same bowl, combine remaining ingredients and blend well. Pour cream cheese mixture over baked crust and sprinkle with the reserved 1 cup flour mixture.
    
5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until firm in center. Let cool on a baking rack then cut into 2-inch squares.
    

Makes 16 squares.