Description
Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars combine a buttery streusel crust with creamy pumpkin filling for a delightful fall treat! These bars are like a cross between a pumpkin pie and a cookie, offering a rich, comforting flavor in every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any autumn dessert craving.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
For the Crust & Crumble:
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Pumpkin Pie Filling:
- 3 cups 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper, leaving extra over the edges for easy removal. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, baking powder, salt, flour, and cinnamon. Add cold cubed butter, beaten egg, and vanilla. Use a pastry blender or forks to blend until the mixture resembles small crumbs.
- Press half of this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Pour over the crust and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the pumpkin layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.
- Serve cold or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own with 2 ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp ginger, ½ tsp nutmeg, and ¼ tsp allspice.
- For the best texture, refrigerate the bars before cutting.
- These bars can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for later!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling time)
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg