Description

Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delicious Pumpkin Pie Bars. A buttery crust supports a creamy pumpkin filling, making these bars the perfect treat for the autumn season.

Ingredients

For the crust:

1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)

For the filling:

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press crust mixture into the pan.
Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 35–40 minutes until set. Let cool before cutting into squares.

Notes

For extra texture, consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts over the crust before adding the filling.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.