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7 layers bars are given a fun pumpkin twist with this delicious recipe for pumpkin magic bars.
Today’s recipe is one of those recipes that have been around for decades. Your mother made them and probably your grandmother. Originally they were called a Seven Layer Bar because there were 7 layers of goodness in one bar cookie. Today we have added some pumpkin goodness to make these yummy Pumpkin Magic Bars.
My 7 layer bars actually only have 6 layers. I don’t like coconut, so I left it out. But it is easy to add back in if you are a coconut fan. And the base of my cookie is a pumpkin flavored cake mix. That gives this dessert a fun fall twist.
The great thing about this recipe is it will work with any yummy cake mix flavor! So customize it to what your family will love. You combine the cake mix with the butter and egg to create the first layer. Be sure and line your pan with foil sprayed with cooking spray or parchment paper to make removing the bars easier.
Then, layer white chocolate chips, cinnamon chips and pecans on top of the dough. Next, top that with a can of sweetened condensed milk. This is what makes the recipe gooey! And finally, top everything off with toffee chips and the missing coconut.
Cinnamon chips can be a bit hard to find, so if you aren’t able to find cinnamon chips try semi-sweet chocolate chips.
For more fall flavor goodness check out these:
Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Frosting
Pumpkin Magic Bars Recipe
Pumpkin Magic Bars
Ingredients
- 1 Perfectly Pumpkin Cake Mix or flavor of your choice
- 1/2 C butter softened
- 1 egg
- 1 C white chocolate chips plus some extra to sprinkle on top
- 1/2 C cinnamon chips
- 1/2 C chopped pecans
- 1/2 C toffee bits
- 1 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- In a bowl, combine cake mix, butter and egg. Mix until combined
- Press mixture into the bottom of a foil lined, greased 9 x 13 pan
- Sprinkle with white chocolate chips, cinnamon chips and pecans.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the top, covering evenly
- Sprinkle with toffee chips
- Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
- I sprinkled a handful of white chocolate chips onto the bars the last five minutes of baking to make them look prettier.
- Cool completely before cutting.
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Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I love gooey cake bars a little too much! These look fabulous!!!
Ciara @Teaspoon of Life says
Hello Leigh Ann, These look so good. I love the idea of pumpkin bars with chocolate chips and they seem pretty simple too. Thank you for sharing with Delish Link party!
Leigh Anne says
Thanks Ciara -it is a yummy combination.
Amanda says
These cookies were fantastic and I used them as a part of my 31 days of pumpkin!! Thanks!
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Leigh Anne says
So glad you liked them and thanks for including them in your 31 Days of Pumpkin!
Katie @ Horrific Knits says
What great looking bars! My name is Katie and I host Fall Into the Holidays, open Saturdays! I’d love to have you link up!
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Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
Oh my these look so goood!!! I love the different layers and how you made it easy with Pillsbury 🙂
Leigh Anne says
Pillsbury makes it so easy!