Pumpkin Pie Squares

Pumpkin Pie Squares


1. To make the base, combine flour, oatmeal, sugar and salt in a food processor.

2. Add the butter; process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl; stir in the egg.

4. Measure 1-1/2 cups of the oatmeal mixture; set aside for the topping.

5. Gently pat the remaining oatmeal mixture into a 13" x 9" baking dish.

6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until golden and firm.

7. To make the filling, beat together the sugar and eggs in a medium bowl.

8. Beat in the pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg until the mixture is smooth; beat in the milk.

9. Pour over the base.

10. To make the topping, combine the reserved oatmeal mixture and chopped nuts in a small bowl.

11. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the pumpkin filling.

12. Bake at 350 degrees F about 30 minutes or until the centre is set.

13. Let cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

14. Top each square with a pecan half.

15. Serve as is or top with whipped cream.

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