Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Last Updated on April 29, 2024
Savor all the flavors of a pumpkin pie in these pumpkin pie bars. Lightly fragrant with warm spices, these delectable pumpkin pie bars are taken to the next level by topping with a generous dusting of streusel.
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ingredients
8
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45
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Chef Amanda has been in the culinary industry for over 15 years, the last five of which she's been at the executive chef level. In the past, she has also worked as a private chef. While she’s knowledgable in American, French and Italian cuisine, her speciality is pastry. She even helped create the Dalai Llama’s birthday cake! Chef Amanda is eager to help you master your kitchen skills and teach you to bake like a true professional.

Ingredients

Servings:
9
For the Crust and Topping
1 1/2 cup(s)
all-purpose flour, see notes 1
1/2 cup(s)
light brown sugar
1/2 tsp
baking soda
1/2 tsp
baking powder
1/4 tsp
salt
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp
ground nutmeg
1/2 cup(s)
unsalted butter, melted, see notes 2
For the Pumpkin Filling
1 cup(s)
pumpkin puree
1
large egg, see notes 2
1/4 cup(s)
granulated sugar
1
pinch of cinnamon
1/2 tsp
pure vanilla extract
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Directions 8 steps | 45 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease the sides and bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper. Measure and prep all ingredients.

Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
Step 3

Add the melted butter and mix until a crumbly dough forms. Reserve about ¾ cup of the mixture for the topping.

Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe: Add the melted butter and mix until a crumbly dough forms.
Step 4

Press the remaining dough into the prepared baking pan. Set aside.

Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe: Press the remaining dough into the prepared baking pan.
Step 5

Make the pumpkin filling. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, place the pumpkin puree, egg, granulated sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe: Make the pumpkin filling.
Step 6

Pour the pumpkin filling over the crust.

Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe: Pour the pumpkin filling over the crust.
Step 7

Sprinkle with the reserved topping mixture. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.

Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe: Sprinkle with the reserved topping mixture.
Step 8

Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe: Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes:

  1. Pumpkin pie bars can be made gluten-free by substituting 1:1 gluten-free flour.
  2. Pumpkin pie bars can be made vegan by substituting vegan ghee or vegan butter for the butter and flax egg for the egg.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
237
FAT
11.1 g
PROTEIN
3.3 g
CARBS
32 g
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Sam S.

Sam

30 Sep 2022

This will be a fun snack to make and share with the family for Thanksgiving.

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