Pumpkin Dream Bars

Almost better than pumpkin pie…almost..and easier to serve!

Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 1/2 c margarine (soft)
  • 1/3 c sugar
  • 1 c oats
  • 3/4 c flour
  • Filling
  • 2 – 8 oz packages of cream cheese (soft)
  • 1 c sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 c Karo syrup (white corn syrup)
  • 1 – 16 oz can of pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • Topping
  • Whipped cream

Directions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees
  • Grease a 13′ x 9′ pan
  • Beat margarine till soft, add 1/3 c sugar.
  • Mix in oats and flour.
  • Spread mixture in pan and press down with spoon until even.
  • Bake for 18 – 20 min then cool slightly.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time beating well for each.
  • Mix in remaining ingredients.
  • Pour mixture over crust.
  • Bake another 45-50 min until set.
  • Cool completely on the counter and then chill in the fridge.
  • Top with whipped cream (without sugar is good) either spread over entire pan or when served.  Will keep several days in fridge.

Thanks to my friend Kathleen Barrett

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