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Pumpkin Pie Bars

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These Pumpkin Pie Bars combine a buttery shortbread crust with a spiced pumpkin filling, making them a delightful dessert for any autumn occasion. Easy to make and share, they’re perfect for gatherings!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups butter, slightly softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (for topping)
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Cream the butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
  • Mix in vanilla extract and kosher salt until combined.
  • Gradually add all-purpose flour and mix well.
  • Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and press the larger portion of dough into the bottom.
  • Chill the dough for 20 minutes and preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bake the crust for 18-20 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Combine pumpkin filling ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the pumpkin mixture into the baked crust.
  • Prepare walnut topping and sprinkle over the filling.
  • Make streusel topping and sprinkle on top.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and streusel is lightly browned.

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Notes

Allow bars to cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices.
Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best taste.

  • Author: dani
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 70