Pumpkin Walnut Praline Bars Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate fall treat: Pumpkin Walnut Praline Bars! These delicious bars boast a creamy pumpkin pie filling, perfectly complemented by a crunchy, buttery praline topping packed with pecans. Adapted from a Food & Wine magazine recipe (October 2005), this Southern-inspired dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a taste of autumn perfection!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 296.3 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Pumpkin Walnut Praline Bars

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Walnut Praline Bars

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How to Make Pumpkin Walnut Praline Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, spices, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  7. Add the pecans and walnuts and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the nuts are toasted and the mixture is slightly thickened.
  8. Pour the praline topping evenly over the pumpkin batter.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

69g

Fat

42g

Carbs

10g