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Pumpkin Gooey Bars

Irresistibly Creamy Pumpkin Gooey Bars for Fall Delight

Indulge in Pumpkin Gooey Bars with a creamy filling and chocolate topping, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs can use crushed ginger snaps for spicier flavor
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
For the Pumpkin Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese can substitute with dairy-free cream cheese
  • 1 cup pumpkin butter or pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup brown sugar coconut sugar is an alternative
  • 3 large eggs can use flax eggs as a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best results
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon essential for cozy fall flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg can omit if not available
For the Topping
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips can substitute with milk chocolate or semi-sweet
  • 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut can be omitted or replaced with nuts

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Gooey Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in pumpkin butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  4. Pour the pumpkin filling over the crust and sprinkle dark chocolate chips on top.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, then sprinkle flaked coconut and bake for another 20-30 minutes until the coconut is golden.
  6. Allow to cool completely for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. These bars improve in flavor over time.

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