Pumpkin Pie Bars Simply The Best Recipe

These Pumpkin Pie Bars are a family favorite, perfected over 20 years! This recipe delivers the ultimate fall treat with a buttery, spiced pumpkin filling and a delightful crumb topping. A simple twist on classic pumpkin pie, these bars are easy to make and perfect for holidays or any autumn gathering. You can even use margarine instead of butter for a delicious alternative.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 99 mins
Calories 290.4 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Pie Bars Simply The Best

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How to Make Pumpkin Pie Bars Simply The Best

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (15.25 ounce) box of yellow cake mix and 1 cup of the cake mix, set aside 1 cup of the cake mix.
  3. In a small bowl, lightly beat 1 large egg.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the remaining cake mix (from the box), 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter (or margarine), and the beaten egg. Mix well.
  5. Press the cake mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  6. In a separate large bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  7. Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly over the cake layer in the pan.
  8. In a medium bowl, combine the reserved 1 cup cake mix, the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) softened unsalted butter (or margarine). Mix until crumbly.
  9. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the pumpkin layer.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
  11. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

109g

Fat

28g

Carbs

13g