MAPLE-PUMPKIN PIE BARS

Maple-Pumpkin Pie Bars image

Pumpkin bars with a hint of maple flavor have cake on the bottom, a creamy middle layer, and a layer of fluffy whipped topping to finish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and toasted pecans for the perfect touch.

Provided by JELL-O

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips JELL-O Holiday

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
4 large eggs eggs, divided
½ cup butter or margarine, melted
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 (3.4 ounce) package JELL-O Pumpkin Spice Flavor Instant Pudding
1 envelope DREAM WHIP Whipped Topping Mix
⅓ cup milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Mix cake mix, 1 egg and butter until blended; press onto bottom of prepared pan.
Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, remaining eggs, pumpkin and dry pudding mix with mixer until blended; pour over crust.
Bake 40 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool 10 min. Use foil handles to transfer dessert to wire rack; cool completely.
Meanwhile, mix whipped topping mix, milk and syrup in large bowl with mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed 4 min. or until mixture forms stiff peaks. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Spread whipped topping mixture onto dessert and sprinkle with cinnamon before cutting into bars to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 52.4 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 327.6 mg, Sugar 20.8 g