Sweet Pumpkin Magic Bars

If you want a sweet bite loaded with cozy fall flavors, these Pumpkin Magic Bars are calling your name. Each square is packed with a soft pumpkin layer, sticky toffee, buttery butterscotch, and a sprinkle of crunchy pecans. It’s a treat you’ll want to snack on with a steaming mug or share at any get-together during sweater weather.

INGREDIENTS

• Sweetened condensed milk: 14 oz
• Chopped pecans: 2 cups
• Toffee bits: 1 cup
• Butterscotch chips: 11 oz
• Canned pumpkin pie filling: 1 cup
• Sea salt: Just a pinch
• Pumpkin pie spice: ½ tsp
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup
• Light brown sugar: ⅓ cup (packed)
• Unsalted butter: ½ cup, nice and soft

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:

Line an 11×7 baking dish with foil, spray it so nothing sticks, and get your oven cranking at 350°F.

Step 2:

In a big bowl, whip together the soft butter and brown sugar till it gets nice and airy.

Step 3:

Pour in flour, that pumpkin spice, and a little salt. Stir it up until you can’t see any dry bits left.

Step 4:

Squish this dough into the lined pan, making an even layer. Slide it into the oven and bake about 15 minutes, or till you spot a bit of golden color.

Step 5:

Spread the pumpkin pie filling right on top. Sprinkle on butterscotch chips, dot on the toffee bits, and top with all those pecans.

Step 6:

Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the whole thing so it covers everything.

Step 7:

Stick it back in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, till the surface looks golden and set. Let it cool off all the way before you grab a knife and start cutting bars.

Serving and Storage Tips

• You can keep these bars in a sealed container at room temp for several days, or chill them in the fridge if you want them stiffer.
• Perfect for sharing at parties or sneaking with your afternoon coffee.

Helpful Notes

• Want extra warm spice? Dust some cinnamon or nutmeg over the top before baking.
• Pecans not your favorite? Almonds or walnuts swap in just fine.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

• Don’t even try to cut them while they’re hot. Wait for them to cool so you get neat, easy slices.

Why Everyone Loves These Pumpkin Magic Bars

These chewy bars pack the tastes of autumn into every bite. You get creamy pumpkin, melty butterscotch, and toasty nuts, all in one square. They’re simple to put together and always get compliments.

Make It Your Own for Any Holiday

Change things up by tossing in different chips or nuts, or stick on a handful of sprinkles that match your party. However you tweak them, these bars fit right in all year long.

FAQs

Can I swap in cooked fresh pumpkin for the canned filling?

Yep, just season and sweeten it like pie filling first for that same classic taste.

Do these bars need to go in the fridge?

Not really, but chilling helps them firm up and hold their shape better.

How should I cut the bars?

Grab a sharp knife and clean it between cuts if you want perfect squares.

Is it okay to freeze the bars?

Sure! Wrap them up tight one by one, stash them in a freezer-safe box, and they’ll last up to two months. Thaw in your fridge before eating.

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Summary

Sweet Pumpkin Magic Bars bring the best of autumn together—pumpkin pie’s rich flavor and the irresistible chew of butterscotch, toffee, and pecans. Starting with a buttery, golden crust mixed with warm pumpkin spice, they're then topped with a smooth pumpkin layer, sprinkled generously with chopped pecans, sweet butterscotch chips, and crunchy toffee. Everything is beautifully tied up with a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk, baked into a caramel-like coating. Once cooled, these bars cut cleanly into squares and are perfect for any fall occasion, offering a blend of coziness and sweetness in every bite.