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pumpkin pecan bars

Pumpkin Pecan Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Servings

12 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup 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
  • 1 cup pureed pumpkin
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 small package 3-ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 24 pecan halves

Instructions

  • Cookie Crust:
  • Grease an 8-inch square baking pan. Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a bowl, combine  flour, rolled oats,  chopped pecans,  brown sugar,  butter, 1teaspoon vanilla and  ground cinnamon. Mix well and press the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake crust for 10 minutes and then let cool completely.
  • Filling:
  • In a bowl ,combine the pureed pumpkin, eggs, milk, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. Mix well.
  • Pour the mixture over the cooled cookie base; Bake for about 40 minutes, or until set. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  • Topping: 
  • Beat cream cheese at medium speed until creamy.
  • Add the confectioner's sugar and vanilla to the cream cheese and beat until smooth.
  • Spread the topping over the cooled filling and cut into 12 bars and decorate with pecan halves.