Pumpkin Magic Bars

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Pumpkin Magic Bars

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

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 bars

Author: Hezzi-D

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

• 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.
• 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.
• In a medium bowl combine the caramel condensed milk, pumpkin, and cinnamon. Mix until blended. Pour over top of the graham cracker crust.
• Sprinkle evenly with the white chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, walnuts, and coconut.
• Bake for 25-35 minutes, until coconut is lightly toasted.
• Remove from the oven and cool completely. Refrigerate until firm.
• 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