Decadent Pumpkin Pecan Bars

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Pumpkin bars pecan bars are an easy and  perfect fall dessert for a family or friend get together. Don’t settle for either pumpkin or pecan pie – have both amazing flavors in one easy bar! 

These pumpkin pecan bars are the perfect fall dessert - flaky oatmeal crust, creamy spiced pumpkin killing and a crumbly pecan crust.

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Pumpkin or pecan pie?

If your family is anything like mine, choosing between the two can feel like an impossible task, especially during the fall when both flavors are everywhere. That’s exactly why these pumpkin pecan pie bars are such a favorite.

They bring together everything you love about both desserts in one simple, sliceable bar: a soft, spiced pumpkin layer, a rich, caramel-like pecan topping, and a hearty oat crust that holds it all together. It’s cozy, a little indulgent, and perfect for sharing.

This is the kind of dessert that feels right at home on a holiday table, but is easy enough to make just because it’s a crisp fall afternoon and you want something warm and comforting.

 What you’ll love about this recipe

• All the best parts of pumpkin pie and pecan pie in one easy-to-make dessert—no choosing required
• Perfect for sharing at gatherings, but simple enough to make for a weekend treat at home
• Layered, cozy fall flavors with a hearty oat crust, spiced pumpkin filling, and rich pecan topping

If you love these pumpkin pecan pie bars, there are so many fun desserts to explore next. Try a batch of caramel apple cheesecake bars for another cozy fall-inspired treat, or switch things up with bright and citrusy Earl Grey lemon bars. If you’re in the mood for something a little more indulgent, Guinness brownies with peanut butter swirls are rich and decadent, while Biscoff blondies bring that warm, spiced cookie flavor everyone loves. And for a surprising twist, black bean brownies are a fun way to explore a different kind of dessert that’s just as chocolatey and satisfying.

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Pumpkin Pecan Bars Recipe

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These pumpkin pecan bars are the perfect fall dessert – flaky oatmeal crust, creamy spiced pumpkin killing and a crumbly pecan crust.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 16 Bars

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 239

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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CRUST:

• 1 c. flour
• ½ c. brown sugar
• ½ c. quick oatmeal
• ½ c. butter

FILLING:

• 2 c. canned pumpkin
• 2 eggs
• ½ tsp. cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. cloves
• 1 c. evaporated milk
• ¾ c. white sugar
• ½ tsp. ginger

TOPPING:

• ½ c. pecans
• 2 tbsp. butter
• ½ c. brown sugar

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Mix the ingredients for the crust (the flour, brown sugar, oatmeal and butter).
3. Press the crust into the bottom of a greased 9×13 pan.
4. Bake for 15 minutes.
5. In a large bow, mix the pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, cloves, evaporated milk, sugar and ginger until well incoporated.
6. Pour over the hot crust.
7. Bake at 15 additional minutes.
8. Mix the ingredients for the topping – the pecans, butter, and brown sugar until tehy are crumbly.
9. Sprinkle over the baked filling.
10. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes more.
11. Cool in the pan, and on a wire rack, before serving.
12. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 88mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23g

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