recipe: M&Ms Cheesecake Squares, easy to make Options

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My friend makes this all the time when I go over her house.....They were so good that I made her give me the recipe. Oh God I want one so badly right now...These are REALLY good.

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1/4 C. margarine
1 C. unbleached all-purpose flour
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 t. vanilla
3/4 C. M&M's candies
1/3 C. packed brown sugar
1/2 C. chopped walnuts
1/4 C. granulated sugar
1 large egg

Beat margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and walnuts, mix well. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture; press remaining crumb mixture into bottom of 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Combine cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add egg, mix well.

Layer 1/2 cup candy over crust; top with cream cheese mixture. Combine remaining candy, chopped, and reserved crumb mixture; mix well. Sprinkle crumb mixture over cream cheese mixture. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

Cool and cut in to 16 equal squares.