Pumpkin Cookie Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Line 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, extending over edges.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Combine all crust ingredients except butter in bowl.
5. 5
   Cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. 6
   Press onto bottom of prepared pan.
7. 7
   Bake 15-18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
8. 8
   Combine all filling ingredients except egg in bowl.
9. 9
   Beat at medium speed until well mixed.
10. 10
    Add egg; continue beating until well mixed.
11. 11
    Spread mixture over hot, partially baked crust.
12. 12
    Combine all streusel ingredients except butter in bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
13. 13
    Sprinkle mixture over filling.
14. 14
    Bake 30-35 minutes or until topping is set.
15. 15
    *Substitute canned pumpkin.