Pumpkin Bars

If you like pumpkin pie, you will LOVE these. They are simple, delicious, and versatile.

Lets start with the crust, I used an oatmeal crust...but i'm sure you could just as easily use a graham cracker crust or even a regular crust for these. I encourage you to try the oatmeal crust though, it is really yummy.

Crust:

1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup quick cook oats
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
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mix all ingredients together and press into the bottom of a 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

While the crust is baking get the filling put together.

Filling:

2 large eggs
1 - 15 oz can of pure pumpkin
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup evaporated milk

In a large bowl whisk the eggs. Add the pumpkin, sugar, vanilla, spices, and salt, whisk to combine. Gradually stir in the milk. Pour the filling over baked crust and place in the oven for 30 - 35 minutes, until the filling is set in the center. Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool.

Top with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, you could even melt marshmallows on top and enjoy.  They are just as delicious plain!