Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well combined and crumbly.
- Press into Dish: Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
- Bake the Crust: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Prepare the Pumpkin Filling
- Mix the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Pour Filling Over Crust: Pour the pumpkin filling over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake the Bars
- Bake: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 min.
- Cook Time: 50 min.
Nutrition
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g