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Pumpkin Pie Bars

Pumpkin pie bars with a buttery shortbread crust are the ultimate fall dessert, combining creamy spiced pumpkin filling with a melt-in-your-mouth base. Made with simple ingredients, these pumpkin bars are an easy Thanksgiving dessert that’s just as delicious as pumpkin pie but simpler to serve.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Dessert, holiday
Cuisine American
Servings 20 servings
Calories 289 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3½ cups flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp salt

Pumpkin Pie Filling

  • 29 oz. pumpkin puree
  • 3 eggs
  • 12 oz. evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Generously spray a baking sheet pan (13"x18") with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, flour, brown sugar and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are combined. (The mixture will appear dry.)
  • Scoop the crust ingredients into the prepared sheet pan and press firmly into the baking sheet to create an even, packed base.
  • Bake the shortbread crust for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • While the crust is baking, in a separate mixing bowl combine the pumpkin, eggs and evaporated milk. Mix until well incorporated.
  • Scrape the sides and add in sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Pour pumpkin mixture into baked crust and spread evenly.
  • Transfer to oven and increase the temperature to 375 degrees F.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes. The filling should be set around the edges and slightly jiggly in the center. The top should look matte rather than wet or shiny. Slight browning around the edges is normal.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Cut into desired sized bars and top with whipped cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 281mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 6758IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg
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