Pumpkin Bars...

Oh My...these are truly a treat!

Pumpkin Bars
from The CattleQueen Cooks at
                  PineCreekStyle

Ingredients:

• 1 box of Perfectly Pumpkin Cookie Mix, *I used one from Pillsbury
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of melted butter
• 1 heaping teaspoon of vanilla powder
• 1/3 cup of light Karo syrup
• 1 large egg, lightly whipped
• 1 cup of chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons of Blood Orange Tequila (recipe here) or orange juice

Directions:
Heat the Oven to 350 degrees

1. Prepare the crust first...Mix together with a fork; Cookie mix, 1/2 cup of melted butter & one tablespoon of Blood Orange Tequila (or orange juice)..blend well
2. Place the cookie crust mixture in a 8 x 8 prepared pan, press & flatten evenly across the pan 
3. Bake for 10 minutes, let cool
4. Prepare the topping: In a bowl, mix together: Karo Syrup, vanilla, whipped egg, 1 tablespoon of Blood Orange Tequila or Orange juice, mix well...then add in the Walnuts and stir well
5. Spread the walnut mixture evenly across the top of the partially cookie crust
6. Bake for another 23-25 minutes until the topping is set. Let cool completely before cutting into small squares 

Amazingly Sweet & Tasty, Serve with Style...