Description
Sinfully delicious Pumpkin Magic Bars blend fall’s warmest spices with rich chocolate and creamy layers. Crisp graham cracker crust and silky condensed milk create an irresistible dessert you’ll crave long after the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup canned pumpkin pie filling
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 11 ounces (311 grams) butterscotch chips
- 14 ounces (397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Crust and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup (66 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Finishing Ingredients:
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, lightly spraying with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the crust.
- Gradually incorporate flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt into the butter mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms with an even consistency.
- Transfer the prepared dough into the lined baking pan, firmly pressing it down to create an even, compact crust layer that will provide a sturdy foundation for the bars.
- Slide the crust into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, allowing it to develop a golden-brown color and become slightly crisp around the edges.
- Remove the crust from the oven and carefully spread the pumpkin pie filling across the entire surface in a uniform layer.
- Artfully scatter butterscotch chips, toffee bits, and crushed pecans over the pumpkin filling, ensuring an even distribution for maximum flavor in every bite.
- Generously drizzle sweetened condensed milk across the entire surface, allowing it to weave between the toppings and create a rich, caramelized finish.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a deep golden-brown color that indicates the bars are perfectly caramelized and set.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, which will help them firm up and become easier to slice into neat, delectable squares.
Notes
- Customize Spice Levels adjust the pumpkin pie spice according to personal taste preferences, adding more for intense warmth or reducing for milder flavor.
- Make Gluten-Free swap regular flour with almond or gluten-free blend to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising delicious texture.
- Control Sweetness use dark brown sugar for deeper caramel notes or reduce condensed milk quantity if wanting less sugary result.
- Enhance Texture toast pecans beforehand to elevate nutty crunch and intensify their natural richness in the magic bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg