PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BARS 
2 c. unsifted flour
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 c. butter, melted
3 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin (about 2 c.)
Pumpkin pie spice to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, 1/2 cup nuts, and butter until crumbly. Stir in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla; mix well. Press onto bottom of 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan. Bake 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Beat in condensed milk, remaining eggs, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, and remaining vanilla until smooth. Pour over prepared crust; sprinkle remaining nuts on top. Bake 30-35 minutes or until set. Cool to room temperature; cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

 

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