Pumpkin bars with a hint of maple flavor have cake on the bottom, a creamy middle layer, and a layer of fluffy whipped topping to finish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and toasted pecans for the perfect touch.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
225 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Mix cake mix, 1 egg and butter until blended; press onto bottom of prepared pan.
Step 3
Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, remaining eggs, pumpkin and dry pudding mix with mixer until blended; pour over crust.
Step 4
Bake 40 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool 10 min. Use foil handles to transfer dessert to wire rack; cool completely.
Step 5
Meanwhile, mix whipped topping mix, milk and syrup in large bowl with mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed 4 min. or until mixture forms stiff peaks. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 6
Spread whipped topping mixture onto dessert and sprinkle with cinnamon before cutting into bars to serve.
Ingredients
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup milk
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
½ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
