Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

I made these yummy pumpkin bars for a "Just for Fun" gathering (of friends) from Church. I also made taco soup, rolls and tossed salad. Everyone liked it. This is an easy seasonal recipe and takes about 15 minutes to prepare (before baking). Enjoy!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

1 pkg. white or yellow cake mix
3 eggs
2 TB melted margarine
4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
(2 ½ cinnamon 1 ginger, ½ cloves)
1 8oz. package softened cream cheese
1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 16 oz. can pumpkin
½ tsp. salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Combine cake mix, 1 egg, margarine, 2 tsp. of spices. Mix on low speed until crumbly. Press into bottom of 15” x 10” jelly roll pan. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, 2 eggs, pumpkin and remaining 2 tsp. spices and salt. Mix well and pour over crust. Sprinkle with nuts.

Bake 30 - 35 minutes on 350 degrees.
Cook, chill and cut into squares.
Store in refrigerator.

Note: 9” x 13” cake pan may be used, but baking time is increased by 20 - 25 minutes until knife comes out clean. Crust will be thicker.