Pumpkin Magic Bars #PumpkinWeek

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So pumpkin season is in full swing.  I feel like I’ve been baking pumpkin desserts every single weekend.  There are just so many different ones to make and I love the smell of pumpkin baking in the oven.

Grab a fork and dig into these amazing Pumpkin magic Bars!

I found a recipe for Pumpkin Magic Bars and really wanted to make them.  However, if you’ve read some of my other posts you know that Magic Bars rarely turn out for me.  I can’t figure out what the problem is but they are often soft and lose their shape even after putting them in the refrigerator.

Pumpkin magic Bars are a delicious combination of layered flavors that make a tasty cookie!

I really liked the sound of the recipe though so I went for it.  I figured if it didn’t turn out I could always crumble it up and use it in a pumpkin parfait.  But I was really hoping that these bars would work out for me.

The original recipe calls for a gingersnap crust but since I didn’t have any I used graham crackers and a few spices.   Then instead of sweetened condensed milk I used a caramel flavored condensed milk.   Then I added in cinnamon chip sand walnuts.

Everything you need to make Pumpkin Magic Bars

I baked the bars in the oven and they smelled incredible.  The scent of pumpkin, caramel, and cinnamon made the entire house feel warm and inviting.  When I pulled them out they looked a little under-cooked in the middle but were brown on the edges so I kept them out.

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I ended up cooling them in the refrigerator and they actually got firm!    I was so excited I quickly cut them into pieces and dug into one.   It was delicious!   The crust was sweet and spiced and the middle was a combination of pumpkin, white chocolate, cinnamon chips, and pecans.   The pecans gave the bars a nice crunch.  The coconut on top was crisp and added some texture to the bars.

Pumpkin Magic Bars are an easy fall dessert!

These are definitely a decadent treat that I’d love to have again. My husband said they are one of his favorite pumpkin desserts.

Grab a fork and dig into these amazing Pumpkin magic Bars!

Pumpkin Magic Bars

Yield: 16 bars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Enjoy these magically delicious bars with a graham cracker crust topped with pumpkin, cinnamon chips, white chocolate chips, and pecans.

Ingredients

  • 2 c. graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. butter, melted
  • 1 (14 oz) can caramel flavored sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 c. pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 c. white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 c. cinnamon chips
  • 3/4 c. walnuts, chopped
  • 1 c. sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 x 8 pan with foil, leaving 1 inch overhanging. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Place the graham cracker crumbs, ginger, cinnamon and butter in a food processor and process until they come together. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press it into a crust.
  3. In a medium bowl combine the caramel condensed milk, pumpkin, and cinnamon. Mix until blended. Pour over top of the graham cracker crust.
  4. Sprinkle evenly with the white chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, walnuts, and coconut.
  5. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until coconut is lightly toasted.
  6. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Refrigerate until firm.
  7. Use the foil to lift the bars from the pan and cut into 2 inch squares.

Notes

Adapted from Pumpkin It Up! by Eliza Cross


You won't be able to eat just one of these Pumpkin Magic Bars
Try these tasty pumpkin recipes:

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Mug Cake from The Bitter Side of Sweet.
Family Favorite Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread from Cooking With Carlee.
No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream from Love and Confections.

Pumpkin Cinnamon Raisin Bread from The Redhead Baker.

Pumpkin Coconut Curry with Chicken from Making Miracles.
Pumpkin Donuts from Palatable Pastime.
Pumpkin Empanadas from A Day in the Life on the Farm.
Pumpkin Magic Bars from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks.
Pumpkin Seed Brittle from Gluten Free Crumbley.
Sopa de Abobora from Culinary Adventures with Camilla.

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