Pumpkin Macadamia Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, spices and baking soda in small bowl.
2. 2
   Beat butter and sugars in large bowl until creamy.
3. 3
   Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla into the butter and sugar mixture until blended; gradually beat in flour mixture.
4. 4
   Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the white chips and the nuts.
5. 5
   Spread into a greased 15 1/2x10 1/2 jelly roll pan.
6. 6
   Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
7. 7
   Cool in pan on wire rack.
8. 8
   While bars are cooling, place remaining white chips in heavy duty plastic bag.
9. 9
   Microwave on high for 45 seconds; knead.
10. 10
    Microwave at 10 second intervals, kneading until smooth.
11. 11
    Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over the bars.