Description
Celebrate the flavors of fall with Delicious Pumpkin Spice Magic Bars with Butterscotch and Pecans. These rich, layered bars feature a buttery crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and gooey butterscotch chips, topped off with crunchy pecans. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a sweet treat at home, these bars are easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of sea salt
For the Layers:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin pie filling
- 11 oz butterscotch chips
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 11×7-inch baking pan with tin foil, ensuring it covers the sides for easy removal.
- Lightly spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray.
- Make the Crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the flour, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix until well combined.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden.
- Layer the Filling:
- Spread the pumpkin pie filling evenly over the baked crust.
- Sprinkle the butterscotch chips, toffee bits, and chopped pecans over the filling.
- Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk generously over the top, ensuring all layers are coated.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan to allow the layers to set.
- Slice and Serve:
- Once cooled, use the foil overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
- Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for a smooth crust.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing for clean layers.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American