Chocolate Cheesecake Chunks

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 30 wafers)
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter in 9 inch square baking pan.
2. Stir in crumbs and 1/2 cup nuts. Press to cover bottom of pan.
3. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, egg and vanilla extract at medium speed until smooth.
4. Pour over crust and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup nuts.
5. Bake for 20 minutes.
6. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours.
7. Cut into 1 inch squares with a sharp knife.
8. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Notes

These cookies are best presented in a single layer on a large, round, flat tray or basket lined with colored cellophane or a doily. Cover with plastic wrap to keep cookies in place until served.