Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine walnuts, 1/4 cup sugar, and cinnamon; set aside. Unroll 1 can of crescent dough and press into bottom of 9- x 13-inch baking dish, pressing seams together.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, remaining sugar, and vanilla; mix well.

Step 3

Carefully spread cream cheese mixture over dough. Unroll remaining can of dough and place over cream cheese mixture. Pour butter evenly over dough and sprinkle with nut mixture.

Step 4

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting.