Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars

By srumbel

love the smooth texture of these bars paired up with a slightly nutty flavor from the pecans. you just can’t go wrong with these if you are looking for a yummy fall treat!
from julieseatsandtreats

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
• 3/4 c. sugar, divided
• 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
• 3/4 c. cold butter, cubed
• 1 c. old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, cubed
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 55mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9 in. baking pan.
Mix flour, 1/4 c. sugar and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stire in oats and pecans. Set aside 1 c. for topping.
In the bottom of the prepared pan press the remaining crumb mixture. Bake 15 minutes.
Beat cream cheese, spices and remaining sugar in small bowl until smooth. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed until just blended. Pour over warm crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Serve or refrigerate, covered, within 2 hours. Cut into bars.