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Pumpkin Pecan Bars

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These Pumpkin Pecan Bars are made with a gingersnap crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and toffee-pecan topping. This is an easy fall dessert that feeds a crowd! 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword pumpkin dessert, pumpkin pie bars, toffee bars
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 32 bars
Calories 144
Author Gayle

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 2 cups crushed gingersnaps
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted

Filling:

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • cups half-and-half
  • 4 eggs lightly beaten

Toppings:

  • ½ cup toffee bits
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • Caramel topping for drizzling if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • To make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine crushed gingersnaps, sugar, and flour. Stir in melted butter. Press mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan. Set aside.
  • To make the filling: In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and cloves. Stir in half-and-half and eggs until just combined. Spread batter on top of crust in prepared pan.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Sprinkle top of bars with toffee bits and pecans.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack. Then cut into bars, cover, and chill within 2 hours. If desired, drizzle with caramel topping before serving.

Notes

  • See my tips and tricks for making these Toffee Pumpkin Pie Bars above the recipe box.
  • Recipe from Better Homes & Gardens Pumpkin Recipes Magazine - 2017

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2269IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg