Pumpkin Pie Bars 🎃🥧
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Pie Bars. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering, these bars offer a harmonious blend of creamy pumpkin filling and buttery crust, topped with a sweet cinnamon crumble. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these bars will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
- Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
- Cuisine: American
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
- Yield: 12 servings
- Calories: 355.1 per serving
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Butter | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 3 (divided) |
| Canned pumpkin | 3 cups |
| Milk | 3/4 cup |
| White sugar | 2/3 cup |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/4 cup |
| Yellow cake mix | 1 1/4 cups |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (190°C). 🌡️
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Prepare Pan: Grease the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. 🍽️
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Prepare Crust: In a medium mixing bowl, pour one cup of yellow cake mix and set aside. In another bowl, combine the remaining cake mix, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix well until a dough forms. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. 🥣
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Prepare Filling: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, 2 eggs, and milk. Mix until smooth to create the pumpkin filling. Pour this filling evenly over the prepared crust in the baking pan. 🎃
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Prepare Crumble Topping: In the bowl containing the 1 cup of yellow cake mix, add the white sugar and ground cinnamon. Cut in the remaining butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this crumble mixture over the pumpkin filling. 🍂
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the bars comes out clean. 🕒
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool before cutting into squares. Enjoy these Pumpkin Pie Bars as a delicious seasonal treat! 🍰
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 355.1
- Fat Content: 18.5g
- Saturated Fat: 8.8g
- Cholesterol: 86.2mg
- Sodium: 540.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 44.1g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Sugar: 25.2g
- Protein: 4.7g
Tips:
- For an extra touch of indulgence, serve these bars warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Store any leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize the crumble topping with chopped nuts or oats for added texture and flavor.
- These bars can also be made ahead of time and frozen for up to one month. Simply thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Embrace the flavors of fall with these irresistible Pumpkin Pie Bars, perfect for celebrating the season’s bounty and creating cherished memories with family and friends. Enjoy the warm spices and creamy pumpkin goodness in every bite! 🍁🍂