PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIE BARS RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add pumpkin, flour and pumpkin pie spice; beat until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Press dough in pan with greased hands.
• Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds, stirring once, until melted and smooth. With fork, drizzle frosting over bars. Let stand until set, about 10 minutes. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, extending over edges. Set aside.
• Combine flour and 2 tablespoons sugar in bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15-18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
• Combine all filling ingredients except egg in bowl. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Add egg; continue beating until well mixed. Spread mixture over hot, partially baked crust.
• Combine all streusel ingredients except butter in bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle mixture over filling. Bake 30-35 minutes or until topping is set.