CRUST:

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/3 c. sugar
1 c. Quaker oats, uncooked
3/4 c. all-purpose flour

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13 x 9 inch pan. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add combined oats and flour; mix well. Spread evenly onto bottom of 13 x 9 inch greased pan. Bake 15 minutes or until light brown. Cool slightly.

FILLING:

2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
1/2 c. Karo syrup
2 tsp. cinnamon

Beat cream cheese and sugar with mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add remaining ingredients; mix until smooth. Pour over cooled crust. Bake an additional 45-50 minutes. Cool completely. Chill. Serve with whipped cream if desired. Makes 20 bars.