Pumpkin Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust
Pumpkin pie bars with shortbread crust are the ultimate autumn treat, perfectly blending a rich and spiced pumpkin filling with a buttery, crumbly base. These delightful bars capture the essence of fall flavors in every bite, making them ideal for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg filling your kitchen, they promise to be a hit, whether served at Thanksgiving or any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and 1/4 cup sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, remaining sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin filling over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until just set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Personalize by adding chocolate chips or nuts to the filling for added texture. For cleaner edges when cutting, let the bars cool completely before slicing.