Description
Pumpkin Pecan Magic Bars are your ultimate fall treat, featuring a buttery crust topped with a creamy pumpkin filling and crunchy pecans. This delightful dessert captures the essence of autumn with warm spices that fill your kitchen with a cozy aroma. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or an indulgent evening snack, these bars promise to bring joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt until crumbly. Press firmly into the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden around the edges.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans and pour the filling over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center. Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or add chocolate chips for extra richness. For storage, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for longer freshness.