Pumpkin Pie Bars

Name: Pumpkin Pie Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: For the Crust:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar; 1 1/2 sticks/12 tablespoons butter (softened); For the Filling:; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling); Optional: whipped cream

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 60 mins

Total: 70 mins

Servings: 12 servings

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Our obsession with pumpkin spice goes beyond lattes and pies (though we love making both at home!). Here we took the classic bar cookie concept and added a homemade pumpkin pie filling, making these pumpkin pie bars the best of both worlds—a little bit of cookie and pie in each bite.

Different from a slab pie where you use pie dough as the base, these pumpkin pie bars begin by making an easy shortbread-like crust. No fussing with a rolling pin—the quick crust simply gets pressed into the pan. Lining the baking sheet with parchment prevents the bars from sticking to the pan, and sliced they are a pretty dessert that's ideal for a holiday meal, potluck, or other gathering.

Easy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree

For the Crust:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened

For the Filling:

2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
Whipped cream, optional, for garnish

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a 9 x 13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Make the crust first. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and butter. Using a fork, mash together until butter is worked in and the mixture is crumbly.

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Using your fingertips, press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan and halfway up the side. Bake until the crust is barely golden and starting to set (but not baked through), 20 to 25 minutes.

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Prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until blended. Add the ginger, clove, cinnamon, and salt; whisk to combine. Whisk in the heavy cream and pumpkin.

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Pour the filling into the pan with the prebaked crust. Bake until the filling is mostly set but still a little wobbly in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.

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Set on a wire rack and let cool completely before cutting into squares, 12 for a larger portion or 16 for smaller portions. Serve with whipped cream (if using).

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Tips

If you have a food processor, feel free to make the shortbread crust in it for faster prep. Add the crust ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times just until the dough comes together, then proceed with the recipe as written.
Using your own combination of spices allows you to control the overall flavor of the pumpkin pie filling. Adjust them a little at a time to your taste until they're just right. If you don’t have all the spices listed, but have apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice, either of those will work equally well in these pumpkin pie bars.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
350	Calories
23g	Fat
32g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories	350
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g	30%
Saturated Fat 14g	72%
Cholesterol 95mg	32%
Sodium 156mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 2mg	9%
Calcium 38mg	3%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 151mg	3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.