1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar
5 tbsp. butter.. softened
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup solid pack pumpkin
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp vanilla extract
Combine flour and brown sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter to make a crumb mixture. Stir in nuts if using. Set aside 3/4 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into bottom of 8 x 8 x 1 1/2 inch pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Cool slightly and while cooling, combine cream cheese, sugar, pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, allspice, and vanilla in large mixer bowl. Blend until smooth. Pour over baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved topping. Bake an additional 30-35 minutes. Cool and then cut into 12 bars and enjoy!
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