Pumpkin Bars--- Delicious

These pumpkin squares are the ultimate comfort food, can be eaten hot or cold, and even if it is cold give it a 50 second in the microwave and it will be ready for a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.

As the leaves turn red and golden, and there is a chill in the air our thoughts turn to the comfort of our homes and the time we spend with family and friends around the dinner table sharing a meal and of course desserts, these squares are very rich, so itmay be a good idea to serve them in small portions.

The secret ingredient is the cake mix and any nuts you like to top it all off with, there is something about the smell of all the spices that gives us a warm welcome home.

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) solid packed pumpkin

1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

4 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 package yellow cake mix

3/4 cup butter or margarine

1 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation:

In mixing bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Transfer into 13x9x2in baking pan.

Sprinkle with dry cake mix. Drizzle with melted butter. Top with walnuts.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Makes 12-16 servings.

Tip

Pumpkin spice mixture is as follows: 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp allspice and 1 tsp nutmeg just mix and add to pie.