Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar5 tablespoons cold butter1 cup finely chopped pecans1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup canned pumpkin2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground allspice
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans; set aside 3/4 cup for topping.
Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and allspice. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
