Pumpkin Pecan Bars

Pumpkin pecan bars are made with a cookie crust, pumpkin filling, and cream cheese topping.

Ingredients:

• Cookie Crust:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• .
• Filling:
• 1 cup pureed pumpkin
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• .
• Topping:
• 1 small package (3 ounces) cream cheese
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 24 pecan halves

Preparation:

Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

Combine cookie crust ingredients; press into the prepared baking pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes at 350°; place on a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare filling. Combine filling ingredients; mix well. Pour over cooled cookie base; bake at 350° for about 40 minutes, or until set. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Beat cream cheese at medium speet until creamy. Sift confectioners' sugar over cream cheese; add vanilla and beat until smooth. Spread topping over cooled filling. Cut into 12 bars and decorate with pecan halves.

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