Yummy Pumpkin Pie Bars 🎃
Overview:
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Servings: Not specified
- Calories per Serving: 494.6 kcal
- Rating: 4 stars (based on 4 reviews)
Description:
Indulge in the deliciousness of these Yummy Pumpkin Pie Bars, perfect for any autumn gathering or Halloween party. This recipe, courtesy of Barbara Mikacich from Andiamo Restaurant in Sacramento, CA, promises to be a crowd-pleaser, with its delightful blend of flavors and textures. With a buttery crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and a crunchy topping, these bars are sure to satisfy your dessert cravings!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of flour
- 1/3 cup of brown sugar
- 1/3 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups of walnuts, chopped
- 3/4 cup of pecans, chopped
- 2 sticks of butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups of canned pumpkin
- 1 3/4 cups of sweetened condensed milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Instructions:
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Prepare the Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts and pecans.
- Cut in the butter using a pastry blender until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Set aside 1-1/4 cups of this mixture to use as the topping later.
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Form the Dough:
- To the remaining mixture, add 2 eggs and mix until a dough forms.
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Assemble the Bars:
- Press the dough into the bottom of an ungreased 9×13-inch baking pan to form the crust.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In another bowl, thoroughly mix together canned pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, 3 eggs, cinnamon, allspice, and salt until well combined.
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Pour and Top:
- Pour the pumpkin filling over the unbaked crust in the pan.
- Sprinkle the reserved 1-1/4 cups of dry topping evenly over the pumpkin filling.
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Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
- Serve the bars plain or top them with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 494.6 kcal
- Fat: 25.8g
- Saturated Fat: 11.2g
- Cholesterol: 133.8mg
- Sodium: 342.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 58.1g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 37.9g
- Protein: 10.9g
These Yummy Pumpkin Pie Bars are a delightful combination of autumn flavors and textures, making them a perfect dessert option for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any weeknight treat. Whether enjoyed plain or with a dollop of whipped cream, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike!
