Pumpkin Spice Dessert Bars

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Pumpkin Spice Dessert Bars bring the comforting flavors of fall to your table with a rich, creamy pumpkin filling nestled in a buttery crust. These vegetarian treats are perfect for any gathering, offering a cozy flavor profile with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Optional walnuts add a delightful crunch, making these bars a crowd-pleaser.

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Overview

These Easy Pumpkin Pie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic pumpkin pie, offering the same rich, creamy filling with a buttery crust, but in a more convenient bar form. Perfect for gatherings, these bars are easy to make and serve, eliminating the fuss of slicing a pie.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Wheat, Dairy, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Box yellow cake mix
• 1 Cup butter, melted
• 4 Large eggs
• 15 Ounces (oz) can pumpkin puree, pureed
• 12 Fluid Ounces (fl oz) can evaporated milk
• 1 Cup sugar
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) ginger, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) cloves, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and melted butter. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for the topping.
3. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until smooth.
5. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the reserved cake mix mixture over the top of the pumpkin layer. If using, add chopped walnuts on top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
8. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars. Serve and enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Pumpkin Spice Dessert Bars!