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Pumpkin Pie Dessert Bars

Yields1 Serving

A buttery yellow cake mix crust, layered with pumpkin, and then topped with a cake mix and butter crumble, pumpkin pie dessert bars are an updated twist to the traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie.

pumpkin pie dessert bars

For the Crust
 1 box yellow cake mix, reserve 1 c dry mix for topping
 ½ cup butter, softened
 1 egg
For the Filling
 15 oz can of pumpkin pie mix
 2 eggs
 ⅔ cup milk
For the Topping
 1 cup reserved yellow cake mix
 ¼ cup butter, softened
 1 tsp cinnamon
 ¼ cup sugar
 Whipped Topping, optional
1

Preheat oven to 325. Grease bottom only of 9x13 pan.

2

Reserve 1 c of dry cake mix in a bowl. Mix remaining cake mix, 1/2 c softened butter, and 1 egg in a separate bowl. Spread firmly in the bottom of the greased 9x13 pan.

3

Mix pumpkin, 2 eggs, and milk. Pour over prepared crust.

4

Mix reserved 1 c dry cake mix, 1/4 c softened butter, cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle over the filling.

5

Bake at 325 for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center.

6

Serve with whipped topping, if desired.

7

Store in refrigerator for up to four days.