Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour and brown sugar in medium bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in butter to make crumb mix.
3. 3
   Stir in nuts.
4. 4
   Set aside 3/4 cup of mixture for topping.
5. 5
   Press remaining mix into bottom of 8 x 8 x 1 1/2-inch baking pan.
6. 6
   Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Cool slightly. Combine cream cheese, sugar, pumpkin, eggs, spices and vanilla in large mixer bowl.
8. 8
   Blend until smooth.
9. 9
   Pour over baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved topping.
10. 10
    Bake an additional 35 minutes. Cool before cutting into bars.
11. 11
    Makes 32 (1 x 2-inch) bar cookies.