Step 1

Mix together brown sugar, nuts and cake mix. Stir in melted butter and mix until crumbly.

Step 2

Reserve 1 1/4 cup of mixture for topping. Press remainder into the bottom of a well greased or parchment lined 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees. Do not over bake.

Step 3

To prepare filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Pour over baked crust.

Step 4

Top with reserved crumbs. Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Step 5

Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired. Store in refrigerator.

Step 6

This is another recipe from my Grandma's collection, I've had it forever.