Pumpkin Magic Bars Recipe
These Pumpkin Magic Bars are a delightful autumn treat featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy pumpkin and spiced filling, layered with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and nuts. Easy to prepare and perfect for fall gatherings, they offer a rich, gooey texture bursting with seasonal flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
Filling
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prepare for the crust.
- Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until fully blended. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create an even crust layer.
- Prepare pumpkin filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.
- Add toppings: Evenly sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts (if using) over the pumpkin layer. Gently press down to ensure they adhere to the filling.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the filling is set.
- Cool and serve: Let the bars cool completely in the pan. For cleaner, firmer slices, refrigerate them for 1 to 2 hours before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Extra chocolatey: Add a layer of white chocolate chips for added sweetness and texture.
- Nut-free option: Omit nuts and increase the amount of shredded coconut or chocolate chips.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the pumpkin filling for a deeper, spiced fall flavor.
- For a bolder crust taste, substitute gingersnap cookies for graham crackers.
- Store bars at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 5–6 days to keep fresh longer.
- Freeze slices for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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