Pumpkin Pie Squares

This is like pumpkin pie but on a nutty oat crust. I prefer eating it well chilled and topped with whipped cream.

Pumpkin Pie Squares

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
pinch of kosher salt
1/2 cup oats
1/8 cup finely chopped nuts- walnuts or pecans (I don't really measure) - just a small handful
2 eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 (15 ounce) canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
fresh grated nutmeg to taste (optional but I love it)
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

Preheat oven to 350. Grease an 8 x 11. 5 inch baking dish (or a 9x9 baking dish).
In a stand mixer or large bowl, cream the butter then add the brown sugar. Mix until creamy.
Add flour, oats, salt and nuts. Mix until well combined.
Press into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs then add sugar and mix well. Using a wooden spoon, mix in pumpkin and vanilla until combined. Stir in the salt, spice, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Stir in evaporated milk until well combined.
Pour onto baked crust.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is set.
Cool before cutting into squares. Store in refrigerator.