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Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe

layered pumpkin pie bars

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These pumpkin pie bars use a box of yellow cake mix plus a few simple ingredients to make the most delicious pumpkin pie bar recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving dessert or any other occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix (any brand)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1.5 sticks butter
  • 1 (15oz) can pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Reserve one cup of the cake mix and set it aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine remaining cake mix with one stick of melted butter and one egg.
  3. Stir until well combined, then press into the bottom of a 9×13 pan lined with parchment paper.
  4. In a bowl combine pumpkin, 2 eggs, brown sugar, evaporated milk and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
  5. Spread in an even layer over the crust.
  6. In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup softened butter with remaining 1 cup cake mix, 1/3 cup white sugar and chopped pecans. Mix with a fork until crumbly. (It might look a little dry, that’s ok)
  7. Spread the topping evenly over the pumpkin pie filling layer in the pan.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
  9. Let cool completely before cutting.
  10. Serve room temperature or refrigerate overnight and serve cold.
  11. Store in the fridge.