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Desserts » Bars/Brownies » Pumpkin Magic Bars

Pumpkin Magic Bars

Created by Amy Engberson 42 Comments

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Pumpkin Magic Bars are ooey, gooey, and magically simple and delicious! They are the ultimate in comforting fall food!

pumpkin magic bars 7 Last week our family went to the Eastern Idaho State Fair. We go every year, it’s just what we do. The people watching is fantastic, and crazy, and a little frightening! Where do they all come from?  Okay, I’ll stop and be nice now. Let’s talk about food instead shall we? We ate WAAAAY too much food at the fair. Burgers, corn dogs, Toffee Tumblers, soda pop, fried cheese curds, teriyaki rice bowls, a tiger ear, and probably more that I can’t remember. We shared it’s okay right?

Branson and Payson

I even talked these two into getting their picture taken!

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The day after the fair, I promised myself I would only eat apples and grapes for the next two days, you know to average with all the junk I ate at the fair. That lasted for one meal. Then I decided it was time to make Pumpkin Magic Bars. My jeans are still tight and after one bite of these bars I’m saying it was worth it! They are just as simple to make as traditional magic bars, just with a yummy little twist! I started with a crust made from a cake mix (easy right), sprinkled on way to many toppings, and poured a sweetened condensed milk concoction over the whole thing!

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Bake em up. Let em cool. Cut em up. And eat em up! By the way, would you eat apples and grapes if these were staring at you?

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Look at those layers… first a cake mix crust, then chocolate chips, lots of toffee chips (I’m in to those lately), coconut, and walnuts, and  finally a pumpkin-y sweetened condensed milk that turns into the most fabulous pumpkin caramel! 
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We have little to no willpower at our house so we started munching these while they were right out of the oven. Pumpkin Magic Bars are delicious while they are still ooey, and gooey, and soft, and warm. If you have willpower…you might want to let them sit so they don’t fall apart in your hand, but I totally wouldn’t judge you if you ate them straight from the pan with a spoon!

Pumpkin Magic Bars

Pumpkin Magic Bars are ooey, gooey, and magically simple and delicious! They are the ultimate in comforting fall food!
3.58 from 7 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Amercian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24
Author: Amy

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 c. butter softened
  • 1 c. chocolate chips
  • 1 c. toffee chips
  • 1/2 c. shredded coconut
  • 1/2 c. walnuts chopped
  • 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 c. pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9" x 13" baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix cake mix and butter together. Mixture will be crumbly. Gently press in the bottom of the pan.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips, toffee chips, coconut, and walnuts over the crust.
  • Mix sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice together. Pour over the cookie in the pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool. Cut into squares. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
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 Pumpkin Magic Bars are ooey and gooey, and magically simple and delicious!

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About Amy Engberson

I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite. Read more...

Filed Under: Bars/Brownies, Desserts, Halloween, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cookies, Fall Desserts, magic bars

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  1. Dee says

    September 7, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    These look incredible — They would go super fast in my house!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      September 8, 2016 at 8:25 am

      Thanks! All desserts go way to fast at my house!

      Reply
  2. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    September 7, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    Love the State Fair! I haven’t been in soooo long, but I surely remember the fun (and food — and yes, totally worth it)! These bars! So yummy with the addition of pumpkin! Great fall treat!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      September 8, 2016 at 8:24 am

      You will have to go to the Fair next year, it’s such a fun tradition! Fall is the perfect time to crank on the oven and start baking all things pumpkin!

      Reply
  3. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

    September 8, 2016 at 6:05 am

    I just love this perfect for fall version of magic bars! 🙂 They look amazing!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 8, 2016 at 8:22 am

      Thanks! It’s all about pumpkin right now!

      Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 8, 2016 at 8:23 am

      It’s all about pumpkin right now! These definitely hit the spot!

      Reply
  4. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    September 8, 2016 at 6:07 am

    State fairs are always the best. We went to our local state fair this year because I love seeing all the farm animals and, of course, eat the food. Your pumpkin magic bars look amazing. I’d eat them hot out of the oven, too.

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    • Amy Engberson says

      September 8, 2016 at 8:21 am

      My boys love seeing all the farm animals, even though we have pretty much all the same animals on our farm. Definitely sneak a few Pumpkin Magic Bars while they are warm!

      Reply
  5. eat good 4 life says

    September 9, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Pumpkin all the day way for me this season. These bars look dreamy!

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  6. Krista says

    September 9, 2016 at 8:52 am

    I am going to add these to my Fall dessert list!

    Reply
  7. Emily says

    September 12, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    A friend just had a baby and her husband loves pumpkin, looks like the perfect dessert to make them!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      September 14, 2016 at 9:00 am

      It’s a perfect treat to share with someone! I shared the last batch I made too, just so I didn’t eat the whole thing!

      Reply
  8. Cheryl t says

    October 1, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    I made these today and I found the cook time way off. After 25 minutes it was no where near done. I had to end up cooking it 45 minutes.

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    • Amy Engberson says

      October 10, 2016 at 9:25 am

      Darn it! I like mine a little on the gooey side, if you want them a little more set up you might have to cook them a little longer! Happy Baking!

      Reply
    • Katherine Drymon says

      November 9, 2016 at 10:05 pm

      Same here, took about 40, but they look amazing, hoping they taste great too! My son, 13, actually made them, he is doing for school Skills for Living class!

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      • Amy Engberson says

        November 11, 2016 at 11:02 am

        How fun! I love it when kids get involved in the kitchen! Glad he is enjoying them!

        Reply
  9. Carla says

    October 5, 2016 at 3:29 pm

    I am having trouble finding the toffee chips. What brand did you use? Do they melt in the recipe or are they crunchy? Thank you.

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    • Amy Engberson says

      October 10, 2016 at 9:23 am

      I used Skor toffee chips. They are usually in the baking isle next to the chocolate chips! Good luck finding them! Mine stayed crunchy! Happy Fall!

      Reply
  10. Renee says

    October 10, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    This came out great!!! I didn’t have toffee so used butterscotch chips instead. The only thing was it took about 35 minutes to cook but it was worth the wait!!! Recipe pinned!!!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      October 10, 2016 at 6:26 pm

      Butterscotch chips would be fantastic! Thanks for pinning! Happy Fall!

      Reply
  11. Allison says

    October 30, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    I made these with white cake mix and white chocolate chips, and doubled the pumpkin and pumpkin spice. They turned out amazing! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      October 31, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      Oh that sounds so good! You can’t go wrong with more pumpkin! Happy Fall!

      Reply
  12. Bari says

    November 12, 2016 at 8:44 am

    Instead of yellow cake mix, how would you feel about using pre-made cookie dough for the crust? Do you think baking time would change at all?

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    • Amy Engberson says

      November 18, 2016 at 5:35 pm

      That sounds like an amazing idea! You can’t go wrong with cookie dough! let me know how it goes if you try it!

      Reply
  13. Kerry says

    September 16, 2017 at 6:20 am

    Cooking time is way off! Agree with comments below that 35-45 min is needed.

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  14. Briana says

    October 17, 2017 at 8:09 am

    Just made these! They were so easy and smell sooooo good, but I put them in the oven for 45 minutes and they still dont look set… Do they stiffen up as they cool?

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    • Amy Engberson says

      October 17, 2017 at 10:08 pm

      Hi Briana! Yes they do set a little after they cool. I prefer my magic bars to be a little gooey vs. dry so I always error on the undercooked side instead of the over cooked side! They are so tasty!

      Reply
  15. Christine says

    October 20, 2017 at 11:21 am

    They look amazing….would I be able to freeze these ?

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    • Amy Engberson says

      October 31, 2017 at 6:08 pm

      Hi Christine! I haven’t ever tried freezing them before. I think you could do it though. Let me know how it goes if you try it!

      Reply
  16. Julie says

    October 21, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    Would butterscotch chips work in the place of toffee chips?

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    • Amy Engberson says

      October 31, 2017 at 6:07 pm

      Hi Julie! Yes you could use any kind of add ins you would like! Butterschotch chips sounds fantastic!

      Reply
  17. Jenny says

    December 2, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    Hi! Do you pre-mix the cake mix according to instructions or just mix the package with the butter ??

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    • Amy Engberson says

      December 3, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      Hi Jenny! Just mix the package of dry cake mix with the butter! I can’t wait for you to make these!

      Reply
  18. Alison says

    December 8, 2018 at 5:35 pm

    Can these be freezed for a later date?

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    • Amy Engberson says

      December 10, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      Hi Alison! I’m can’t actually say for sure how well these freeze, because I’ve never tried it. Although I’m guessing they could successfully be frozen for up to a few weeks! Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  19. Sarah says

    September 4, 2019 at 11:16 am

    JUSt made as a nice fall treat! Will make again for sure! Thanks love your recipes!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      September 7, 2019 at 4:56 pm

      Welcome fall! I’m so happy you enjoyed these magic bars as well as other recipes!

      Reply

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