Golden Harvest Pumpkin Bliss Bars 🎃🍰

Quick and Easy Pumpkin Pie Bars 🎃🥧

Overview:

Indulge in the delightful fusion of pumpkin pie and cake with these quick and easy Pumpkin Pie Bars! Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy winter evening or a festive holiday gathering, these bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. They’re made effortlessly using a yellow cake mix as the base, resulting in a scrumptious three-layer treat that pairs wonderfully with or without whipped cream. 🍂✨

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
• Servings: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 can (15 ounces) canned pumpkin puree
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons softened butter
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:

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   • In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and one egg. Beat the mixture until well combined.
   • Set aside one cup of the cake mix mixture for later use.
   • Spread the remaining cake mix mixture evenly in an ungreased 13×9-inch baking pan, pressing it down to form an even crust.

2. Prepare the Pumpkin Filling:

   • In a separate medium mixing bowl, beat together the remaining two eggs, canned pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, brown sugar, and 2 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice until smooth and creamy.

3. Assemble the Bars:

   • Pour the prepared pumpkin mixture over the crust in the baking pan, spreading it evenly.

4. Prepare the Topping:

   • In a small bowl, combine the reserved cake mix mixture, sugar, softened butter, and ground cinnamon to create the topping mixture.

5. Bake:

   • Dot the topping mixture evenly over the pumpkin layer.
   • Bake the bars in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool and Serve:

   • Once baked, allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
   • Once cooled, cut the bars into 16 squares, then into triangles for serving.

7. Enjoy:

   • Serve these delectable Pumpkin Pie Bars with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of additional pumpkin pie spice on top for an extra special touch.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 352.5
• Total Fat: 16.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.8g
• Cholesterol: 76.2mg
• Sodium: 434.6mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 47.3g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Sugar: 30g
• Protein: 4.6g

Keywords:

Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy

Tips:

• For a festive touch, sprinkle some crushed graham crackers or chopped nuts on top of the whipped cream before serving.
• These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Feel free to customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of pumpkin pie spice to suit your taste preferences.
• To make them even more indulgent, drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.