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?
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 1/4 c graham cracker crumbs or gingersnaps crushed to make 2 1/4 c
1 stick butter
8 T pumpkin butter or 3/4 c pumpkin mixed with 2 1/2 t pumpkin spice
1 can condensed milk
1 c Heath toffee chips
3/4 c white chocolate chips
3/4 c semisweet or dark chocolate chips
1/2 c green pumpkin seeds
1 c shredded coconut
1/4–1/2 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
Tuesday 28th of October 2014
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
Wednesday 19th of November 2014
Can't wait to see that Tappan! Might be worth a lot! Thanks, Karen!
Sippity Sup
Sunday 26th of October 2014
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
Wednesday 19th of November 2014
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
Sunday 26th of October 2014
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
Wednesday 19th of November 2014
Thanks Lea Ann. You really should get out there. Fall is a great time to do it!
Sharon D
Sunday 26th of October 2014
Wow..I have never seen such beautiful pumpkins! I'm excited to see these photos.Pumpkin butter bars look amazing too ^.^
Abbe Odenwalder
Wednesday 19th of November 2014
Enjoy Sharon! All was swell~
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
Sunday 26th of October 2014
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
Wednesday 19th of November 2014
Thanks Maureen. I wish you were. My guess is we'd have a blast!