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Pumpkin Gooey Bars
4.3 from 12 votes

Pumpkin Gooey Bars

These Pumpkin Gooey Bars start with a cake mix crust and topped with a pumpkin cream cheese filling

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 15 bars
Calories: 106 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust
  • 15.25 ounce yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 egg large
Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree canned
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 3 egg large
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Crust
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper. To secure the sides of the parchment paper, you can use metal binder clips.
  2. In a large bowl, add the cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix using a spatula until a thick dough forms.
  3. Firmly and evenly press the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
Pumpkin Filling
  1. In a separate large bowl, add the cream cheese, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Beat using a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  2. Add the pumpkin puree and beat until well combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  3. Add the melted butter and eggs. Beat until the eggs are combined.
  4. Add the powdered sugar and mix on low until combined.
  5. Pour the pumpkin filling over the crust dough in your pan. Evenly spread out.
  6. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes. To test, give the bars a wiggle. The center of the bars should slightly jiggle when they’re done baking.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely.
  8. Place in the fridge to chill1 hour before serving.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

  • PUMPKIN PUREE: Winter squash or sweet potatoes can be used instead of the pumpkin puree. Be sure to remove any excess liquid so it has the consistency of the canned pumpkin puree. 
  • STORAGE: Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • FREEZING: Place the bars whole in the freezer until firm. Wrap tightly in 2 layers of plastic wrap, a layer of heavy-duty tin foil, and in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 106kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Sodium 210mg (9%) Potassium 14mg (0%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 12g (24%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15 bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 106

% Daily Value*

Calories 106kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Potassium 14mg 0%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 12g 24%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.