Pumpkin Spice dessert bars

By corvettemary

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• Pam for spraying pan
• 1 package of spice cake mix (18.25 oz.)
• 4 T. (1/2 stick) butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• FILLING:
• 1 8 oz. package of cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 can pumpkin (15 oz.)
• 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 t. pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
• TOPPING:
• 1 C. chopped walnuts or pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 10x14 pan with Pam. Set aside.

CRUST:
Mix the cake mix, butter and egg on medium speed about 1 minute. Mixture will be dry. Press into the bottom of your prepared baking pan.

FILLING: Mix cream cheese on low speed about 1 minute until smooth. Add the pumpkin, condensed milk, 2 eggs and spices. Increase speed to medium and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour the batter into the pan over the prepared crust and smooth to the edges. Top with walnuts or pecans.

Put pan in the pre-heated oven and bake until the edges have set and the center is a little soft, about 45 minutes. Let cool for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 more hour before cutting and serving.

These bars do NOT freeze well. Will keep in the fridge for 5 days.

This recipe will make 20-22 bars depending on how large or small you cut them. Serve with whipped topping or ice cream.....YUMMY!!