Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour and brown sugar in medium bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in butter to make a crumb mixture.
3. 3
   Stir in nuts.
4. 4
   Set aside 3/4 cup crumb mixture for topping.
5. 5
   Press remaining mixture into bottom of 8 x 8 baking pan.
6. 6
   Bake in preheated 350° oven for 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Cool slightly.
8. 8
   Combine cream cheese, sugar, pumpkin, eggs, spices and vanilla in large mixing bowl.
9. 9
   Blend until smooth.
10. 10
    Pour over baked crust.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with reserved topping.
12. 12
    Bake an additional 30-35 minutes.
13. 13
    Cool before cutting into bars.