Pumpkin Bars

1 pk 2-layer-size spice cake mix

1/2 c Butter or margarine, melted

3 Eggs

1 c Canned pumpkin

1/2 c Sugar

1/2 ts Grated orange peel

1/2 c Chopped pecans

1 ds Of salt

Reserve 2/3 cup dry mix. In large bowl combine remaining cake mix, butter, and 1 of the eggs; mix well. Pat into well-greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 minutes.

Combine reserved cake mix, pumpkin, sugar, 2 eggs, peel and a dash of salt. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer 1 to 2 minutes. Pour over partially baked layer. Top with nuts. Bake at 350 degrees F. till set, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool; cut into bars. Refrigerate. Makes 32 bars.

Recipe From: Better Homes and Gardens Homemade Cookies Cookbook Copyright 1975 by Meredith Corporation, Des Moines, Iowa