Pumpkin Dream Bars

Photo: flickr user dichohecho

Ingredients

1/2 c. softened butter

c. sugar

1 c. oatmeal, uncooked

3/4 c. flour

2 (8 oz.) softened cream cheese

1 c. sugar

4 eggs

1 (16 oz.) can solid pkg. pumpkin

1/2 c. Karo (light or dark)

2 tsp.s cinnamon

Preparation

Grease a 13 x 9 inch pan. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add combined oats and flour; mix well. Spread onto bottom of pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until light brown. Cool slightly.

Beat cream cheese and sugar at medium speed of mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add remaining ingredients; mix until smooth. Pour over partially cooled crust. Bake additional 45-50 minutes or until center appears set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Chill. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. Makes 20 bars.