Cheesecake Pumpkin Bars

Directions

Combine flour and brown sugar in medium bowl.

Cut in butter to make a crumb mixture.

Stir in nuts. Set aside ¾ cup mixture for topping.

Press remaining mixture into bottom of 8 x 8 x 1½ inch pan.

Bake in 350 preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Cool slightly.

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 to 35 minutes.

Cool before cutting into 12 bars.