Magic Pumpkin Butter Bars are perfect for the fall season. Loaded with pumpkin seeds, white chocolate, toffee and oh yeah...pumpkin butter, these magic layer bars with pumpkin butter are divine!
So very quickly, as I have way too much to do, I will tell you what makes these bars so magical. It begins with their ease of preparation and ends with their lovely Fall flavor. I brought a batch to Zoe's where I left them in the able hands of her boyfriend. I guess one exchange for the other, if you know what I mean! He happened to text Zoe that they were magical, so you will have to trust him on this. Of course he confessed to me that he also has a cookie and cake addiction, which means we have something in common. What we don't have in common is that he is tall and thin and well....I am just the opposite.
I took lots of "great" pics on the trip and even put a few on Instagram. My daughter finally feels I am entering the modern world! This involved getting rid of my flip phone which now means I need to learn something new! And if you tried to follow me on Instagram I had the follow name wrong. Mine is This_Is_How_I_Cook. What a hassle to type, so I will get a button soon! But I did take lots of photos of us having fun! I've never seen so many pumpkins in my life in PA, nor have I seen so many people picking them!
We also had a super time at the bed and breakfast. Check out Hamanassett, when you have a chance. Glenn and Ashley are fantastic hosts!
It was a close, quaint getaway from Philly. On the way we stopped and did some apple slinging, and some apple picking. Everyone picks apples carrying their Michael Kors bags, don't they?
Recipe
Magic Pumpkin Butter Bars with Pumpkin Seeds and a Gingersnap Crust
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 Minutes
- Total Time: 65 Minutes
- Yield: 1 13 x 9 pan 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
Magic Pumpkin Butter Bars are perfect for the fall season. Loaded with pumpkin seeds, white chocolate, toffee and oh yeah...pumpkin butter, these magic layer bars are divine!
Ingredients
2 ¼ c graham cracker crumbs or gingersnaps crushed to make 2 ¼ c
1 stick butter
8 T pumpkin butter or ¾ c pumpkin mixed with 2 ½ t pumpkin spice
1 can condensed milk
1 c Heath toffee chips
¾ c white chocolate chips
¾ c semisweet or dark chocolate chips
½ c green pumpkin seeds
1 c shredded coconut
¼-½ t coarse salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. Line 13 x 9 pan with a sheet of parchment paper.
Mix butter with crumbs in a bowl and pat into the bottom of a 9 x 13" pan.
In small bowl mix pumpkin and spices or pumpkin butter with condensed milk. Pour over top of crumbs.
Top with toffee, then white chocolate chips and then the dark chocolate chips. Sprinkle on the pumpkin seeds. Last, but not least, add the coconut. Then sprinkle with a bit of coarse salt.
Bake at 350 for about 45-60 minutes. Let cool and refrigerate. Lift parchment out of pan and cut bars into size of your choice. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Other Fall recipes:
Pumpkin Brown Sugar Muffins
Simple Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Smoky Pumpkin Hummus
Chicken with Figs, Pumpkin and Red Wine
Brown Sugar Spice Cake with Caramel Glaze
Magic Cookie Bars
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Karen Harris says
What beautiful photos Abbe! Looks like a great time with your dear Zoe. These bars look wonderful. One day after we move and I can call that 1960s bronze tone Tappan my own, I hope to give them a try.
Abbe Odenwalder says
Can't wait to see that Tappan! Might be worth a lot! Thanks, Karen!
Sippity Sup says
The fall colors in that part of the world amaze. As do those pumpkins. I see where the inspiration for these bars came from too. GREG
Abbe Odenwalder says
Greg, I've never seen this many pumpkins in one spot! And all the varieties;some of which I'd never seen. So much fun!
Lea Ann says
Fabulous trip. I've never been to this part of the country and want to go one of these Falls. A coworker made something similar to this recipe but this sounds ever more delicious with the crust. Love that crow napkin.
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Lea Ann. You really should get out there. Fall is a great time to do it!
Sharon D says
Wow..I have never seen such beautiful pumpkins! I'm excited to see these photos.
Pumpkin butter bars look amazing too ^.^
Abbe Odenwalder says
Enjoy Sharon! All was swell~
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I loved this post. I wanted to be with you every single minute. Especially in the bird's nest. 🙂
Your bars look yummy and are perfect for the season!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Maureen. I wish you were. My guess is we'd have a blast!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
What a fab trip. All of that and the Wyeth paintings---Wow. I am envious. Good luck at your parents. I am liking the magic bars----made me think of the magic beans of Jack and the Beanstalk. I would have no problem eating a couple of these with a cup of coffee right now.
Abbe Odenwalder says
OOOh. jack and the Beanstalk. Loved that tale. No tea? Coffee. OK, you got it!
Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourself says
The pumpkin bars are magic, I could imagine devouring them in a single bite 😀
I love your autumn-esque photos, it looks like so much fun!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Abbe Odenwalder says
No esque. Just Autumn! It was perfect. Thanks Uru!
Cheri Savory Spoon says
Hi Abbe, looks like you are having the time of your life, beautiful fall pictures. The Terrain store sounds amazing!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Terrain was. Check out their web site!
Bam's Kitchen says
Thanks for taking us on your lovely fall get away. Great photos. I felt like I was there with you. I know it is unsettling with your parents move but all changes are always difficult at first. Now I wish I was in the same room as your magic pumpkin butter bars. These look heavenly and a perfect bite of fall...
Abbe Odenwalder says
Oh Bam. The trip East was so fun. Love that time of year out there!
dentistvschef says
damn delicious pumpkin bars!!!
never seen that tons of pumpkin before...
Abbe Odenwalder says
I hadn't either Dede! Lots of pumpkins in Pennsylvania!
Biz says
OMG, heath toffee bites are in those?! Insulin worthy! Have a safe trip to your folks place 😀
Abbe Odenwalder says
We love those toffee bites! Thanks, Biz!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
Well happy travels Abbe! Looks like you are both having such fun. Beautiful photos, beautiful ladies - yummy food and gorgeous dessert! Yum! Be safe 🙂
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Tricia. It was a lot of fun~
Angie Schneider says
Like mother, like daughter! You two ladies are gorgeous, Abbe.
These pumpkin bars look scrumptious.
Abbe Odenwalder says
Oh Angie. I am blushing. the bars are scrumptious. Zoe's boyfriend loved them. Hubby went looking for them while I was gone and was quite upset that I gave them away!
Anna and Liz Recipes says
Wow these bars look amazing! We love magical bars and love all the ingredients you put into this one. I could probably finish off the entire tray .... BTW you and your daughter look beautiful in that photo!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Anna and Liz! You are so sweet.
Amy (Savory Moments) says
Wow look at all the goodies packed into these bars! I love the pumpkin photos and that cool giant bird's nest.
Abbe Odenwalder says
I want that bird's nest in my back yard!
Kitchen Riffs says
Gingersnap for me, please -- I much prefer its flavor to graham crackers. Nice bars, and it sounds like you had a wonderful visit! Your next trip is work, alas -- hope everything goes well and you'll be back home soon.
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks John! Work it was, but makes coming home sweeter!
Liz Berg says
You are one busy lady! Looks like a fabulous time with Zoe...you girls know how to have fun! Good luck with moving your parents. You'll be so grateful when it's all over!
P.S. Those bars look amazing!
Abbe Odenwalder says
It was fabulous! Not a dull moment! And the move is over and I'm just glad they are happy!