Great dessert to complete any meal. Makes a great dessert for holiday parties.

Pumpkin Pecan Pie Squares

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned or instant oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 (15-ounce) can LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
2 large eggs
2 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Whipped cream for accompaniment

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar and butter in small mixer bowl. Beat at low speed for 1 to 2 minutes or until crumbly. Press on bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
3. Combine granulated sugar, pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs and pumpkin pie spice in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes; pour over crust.
4. Bake for 20 minutes. Combine pecans and brown sugar in small bowl. Sprinkle pecan topping over filling. Continue baking for 15 to 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. Top with whipped cream.

Preparation - 10 min | Cooking - 1 hr | Yields: 12 servings

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories 350 Calories from Fat.160 Total Fat 18g Saturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 80mg Sodium 105mg Carbohydrates 43g Dietary Fiber 3g Sugars 30g Protein 6g

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