Instructions

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