PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BARS 
2 c. unsifted flour
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/4 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.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin (about 2 c.)
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

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 in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Beat in sweetened condensed milk, remaining eggs, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and remaining vanilla until smooth. Pour over prepared crust; sprinkle remaining nuts on top. Bake in 350 degree oven 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Cool to room temperature. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

 

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