PUMPKIN SHORTBREAD BARS

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Easy! Easy! Easy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Let the kids help out by pressing the crust in the pan (even easier! lol).

Provided by majakete

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package yellow cake mix
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup butter
16 ounces confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup crushed pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • For the crust: Combine all 3 ingredients and press along the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and pumpkin together until smooth.
  • Add eggs, vanilla and butter and continue beating.
  • Add sugar and spices and beat until mixed well.
  • Spread mixture over cake batter crust and sprinkle with pecans.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Allow bars to cool and then place in the refrigerator until set (middle will not be set when taken out of the oven).
  • Cut into bars and serve with whipped topping if desired.
  • Enjoy!

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