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These pumpkin pie bars are topped with a crunchy pecan topping! The base is made from oatmeal and the filling is like a perfectly creamy pumpkin pie!
Hi, friends!
So, let’s just jump right in today, shall we? 
Sometimes I struggle with how real and personal to get here and usually stick to the embarrassing stories of my life. Because I pretty much can’t do anything without embarrassing myself. Ever.
Anyway, I mentioned last week that we were going to Disney. We should be there right, riding spinny things until I puke and begging the kids to please, just once, ride the Tower of Terror with me. Instead, we’re back in Illinois with family, which isn’t such a terrible place to be, except the reason we are here is that my husband’s grandma just passed away.
She was diagnosed with cancer last month and things progressed so quickly. We’re lucky that we get to be here with her for a bit before she passed away. She was a huge part of our lives and we’ll all miss her so much.
It’s a sad time for my family, but we’re all so happy that we get to be together. Disney can wait.
Anyway, I just wanted to pop in and update you guys, because I know I talked up our Disney trip a bit and didn’t want you all wondering what the heck happened.
Of course, I couldn’t leave you without something tasty and since it’s approximately OHMYWORDSOCOLD out there right now (which I’m loving for now, but will be complaining about shortly), I had to go with pumpkin.
These pumpkin pie bars are a riff on a pumpkin pie and topped with sweet, crunchy pecans. Tasty, man. And these are perfect for sharing since bars are a lot more portable and easier to eat with your hands. Love these bars and I think you will, too!
If you’re looking for more pumpkin recipes, check out my all time favorite pumpkin coffee cake (it’s absolutely loaded with pumpkin!) or my favorite pumpkin cake with a browned butter glaze!
Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and butter in a medium bowl. Beat on low for 2 minutes or until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into an ungreased 9x13 baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Combine sugar, pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice in a large bow and beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour over crust. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Combine pecans and brown sugar and sprinkle over the pumpkin.
- Continue baking for 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely and cut into bars.
JAYNE TAYLOR says
Served this at a mini class reunion needless to say it was a hit. I drizzled Carmel sauce lightly before serving with whipped cream.
Lainey says
There was vanilla in video, put not in recipe so I added it to my recipe anyway . I’m excited and can’t wait to see how they turn out . Thanks for sharing your recipes
Paulette Gleason says
Hi Karly,
I just got done baking these Pumpkin Pecan bars to bring to my Daughter’s on Thanksgiving just wanted to let you know that after I put the Brown sugar and chopped pecans on top and bake it for an additional 20 min . it was know where near done very Jiggly had to add an additional 20 min.
Just thought you would
Karly says
Hi Paulette!
Sorry you had troubles with this. 40 minutes should have been plenty of time for the pumpkin filling to set up. Not sure what could have been the problem. Hope they still turn out!
Paulette Gleason says
Hi Karly, Just wanted to let you know that after baking the bars an additional 20 min. they turned out fine and we tested them and they tasted good.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Vicki Stankewitz says
Do you think I could use coconut flour could be used instead of the overly processed all-purpose white flour? Do you think it will have any factors in the final results?
Vicki Stankewitz says
or even using solidified coconut oil to replace the butter?
Karly says
You can try it, though I wouldn’t replace all of the butter. Maybe half and half? I haven’t done it myself though, so that’s just a guess.
Karly says
I don’t bake with coconut flour, but from my understanding, it really needs a lot of moisture. I’m sure that it will affect the bars and you’ll need to make some adjustments.