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4 Pumpkin Magic Bars stacked on top of each other with more pumpkin bars in the background.

Pumpkin Magic Bars

BY: Michele
PUBLISHED: Jul 20, 2021
UPDATED: Nov 12, 2022
15 Reviews / 4.7 Average
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Thank you so much for sharing this pumpkin magic bars! it's really easy to make! Tasted amazing as well! Highly recommended!
Allyssa
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Pumpkin Magic Bars are rich, thick, sweet pumpkin cookie bars layered not only with pumpkin but with butterscotch and toffee flavors as well!

With creamy pumpkin, crunchy pecans, butterscotch chips, and toffee chips, it is a magical explosion of flavor and textures in every layer of this cookie bar bite!

Like my Candy Apple Magic Bars, these Pumpkin Magic Bars are no ordinary cookie bars. They are magic with layers upon layers of creamy, crunchy goodness. The original “magic bar” had 7 layers, and was also no as seven layer bars.

However, like my other Pumpkin Recipes, such as Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding, and Pumpkin Fluff, these Pumpkin Magic Bars definitely have that Fall pumpkin flavor like many Fall Recipes and could be served as one of your Thanksgiving Desserts.

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  • Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Magic Bars
  • How To Make Pumpkin Magic Bars
  • Equipment
  • Ingredient Notes
  • Easy Instructions With Photos
  • Pro Recipe Tips
  • Variations of Pumpkin Magic Bars
  • What To Serve With Pumpkin Magic Bars
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • More Recipes You’ll Love
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Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Magic Bars

  • Flavor. The flavors of pumpkin, butterscotch, and toffee all complement each other creating a delightfully wonderful fall flavor combination.
  • Texture. The sweetened condensed milk that is poured over all of the creamy pumpkin, crunchy pecans, toffee bits, and butterscotch chips, creates the “magic” in these pumpkin bars transforming them from soft bars into pumpkin cookie bars with a more crunchy texture.
  • Easy To Make. You literally just layer each ingredient on top of the crust. What could be easier than that!

How To Make Pumpkin Magic Bars

Equipment

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  • Hand Mixer – If you need a smaller hand mixer, this one is a good choice. It is portable and easy to store when you are not using it.
  • Mixing Bowl – With the hand mixer, you will need a good mixing bowl. It is good to have a nice set of mixing bows and I like this set.
  • Baking Pan – This 9×13 Baking pan is perfect for baking desserts and casseroles and is a basic essential for any kitchen.
  • Aluminum Foil. The foil is good to have to line the baking pan and make it easier to remove the bars from the pan.

Ingredient Notes

Below I discuss the ingredients and possible substitutions in case you don’t have a specific ingredient. However, if you are looking for the specific measurements of each ingredient, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this article, just above the comments, for the printable recipe card, which includes all the ingredients and the specific amounts of each one.

Crust

  • Flour. I used all-purpose flour in this recipe.
  • Butter. I used unsalted real butter. If you use salted butter, then you may want to leave out the added salt in the recipe.
  • Brown Sugar. I used light brown sugar in the recipe. However, if you have dark brown sugar, you could also use that.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice. See recipe card for how to make your own pumpkin pie spice. Otherwise, you can use store-bought Pumpkin Pie Spice.

Pumpkin Magic Bar Layers

  • Pumpkin – Use pumpkin pie filling.
  • Butterscotch chips
  • Toffee bits
  • Chopped pecans
  • Sweetened condensed milk

Pumpkin Pie Spice

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice

Easy Instructions With Photos

Make The Crust

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt, and mix it until all ingredients are combined with no dry patches.
  • Press the dough into the bottom of a foil-lined baking pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until it no longer looks raw and is a light golden brown in color.

Make the Layers

  • Spread the pumpkin all over the top of the pre-baked crust.
  • Layer the butterscotch chips on top. Try to spread them evenly, so all of the pumpkin is covered.
  • Then completely cover the butterscotch chips with the toffee bits.
  • Next, layer the pecans over the toffee bits. Ensure that pecans cover every inch of the toffee.
  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk all over the top. Make sure no areas have been missed.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until browned on top. Let the bars cool in the pan completely before cutting.
  • Once they are completely cooled, cut them into bars. Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

Pro Recipe Tips

  • Butter. Be sure to use real butter, not margarine. I recommend using unsalted butter to control how much salt is in your recipe.
  • Salt. If you use salted butter, leave out the added salt to prevent the bars from being too salty.
  • Cool. Let the bars cool completely before slicing. This is important because otherwise, the texture might be too soft. After all, the bars had not yet set.

Variations of Pumpkin Magic Bars

  • Pumpkin Magic Bars with Gingerbread Crust – This version has a gingerbread crust, white chocolate chips, and coconut.
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Magic Bars – Use chocolate chips instead of butterscotch chips to add that creamy chocolatey goodness.

What To Serve With Pumpkin Magic Bars

  • Milk. Serve the Pumpkin Magic Bars with a nice big tall glass of cold milk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question: How Do I Store Pumpkin Magic Bars (Pumpkin Seven-Layer Bars)

Answer: Store in the refrigerator due to the pumpkin in the recipe.

More Recipes You’ll Love

  • Crustless Pumpkin Pie
  • S’mores 7-Layer Bars
  • Pumpkin Spiced Cupcakes from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures.
  • 7 layer Cookie Bars from The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch.
  • Pumpkin Praline Mousse Cornucopia from Life Tastes Good!

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4 Pumpkin Magic Bars stacked on top of each other with more pumpkin bars in the background.
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Pumpkin Magic Bars Recipe

Pumpkin Magic Bars are rich, thick, sweet and very pumpkin-y cookie bars! With creamy pumpkin, crunchy pecans, butterscotch chips, and toffee chips, it is a sweet explosion of flavor and textures in every bite!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword 7-Layer Magic Bars, Hello Dolly Bars, Pumpkin Magic Bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 436kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or pumpkin pie filling)
  • pinch of fine sea salt (See note below)

Pumpkin Magic Bar Layers

  • 1 cup pumpkin pie filling
  • 11 ounces butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk

Pumpkin Pie Spice

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice
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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 11×7 baking dish with foil and spray it with cooking spray, set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
  • Add the flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt, mix it in until combined with no dry patches.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until it no longer looks raw and is lightly browned.
  • Spread the pumpkin on top.
    Pumpkin layered on top of crust.
  • Layer the butterscotch chips on top of the pumpkin first.
    Layer of butterscotch chips
  • Then layer the toffee bits on top next.
    Layer of toffee chips on top of pumpkin magic bars.
  • Then layer the pecans.
    Layer of pecans
  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk on top.
    layer of sweetened condensed milk before going into the oven.
  • Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until browned on top. Let the bars cool in the pan completely.
    Pumpkin Magic Bars after coming out of the oven.
  • Once they are completely cool, and then refrigerate before cutting them into bars. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
    pumpkin magic bars after being sliced.

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Notes

  • Due to the pumpkin in this recipe, the bars should be stored in the refrigerator.
  • The ingredients under pumpkin pie spice in the recipe make more than what you will need in this recipe.
    • Store the pumpkin pie spice you don’t use in an airtight container and use it for your other pumpkin recipes.
  • If you prefer, add 1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice to the pumpkin puree in addition to the crust.
  • If you use salted butter, leave out the added salt in the recipe.
Inspired by Pumpkin Magic Bars (With Gingerbread Crust) by Crazy For Crust

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 2825IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Originally published on Sept 18, 2013 and republished with new photos, updated recipe, and additional blog text on July 21, 2021.

Filed Under: Bars / Brownies, Cookies, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Holiday Baking, Pumpkin, Sweet, Thanksgiving Tagged With: coconut, dessert, fall recipe, pecans, pumpkin, pumpkin bars, pumpkin magic bars, toffee, white chocolate

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Comments

  1. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    September 18, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    I’m so glad you liked them! Thanks for the linky love!

    Reply
    • Occasional Cooker says

      September 18, 2013 at 8:02 pm

      Dorothy, we loved them! Hubby wanted me to make more, (and he will tell you that he does not like pumpkin!)

      Reply
  2. Lynn@Southern Direction says

    September 28, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    These look so yummy. I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing on the Fall Ya’ll Party.

    Reply
  3. Marion says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:31 am

    pinned! your pic looks great 🙂

    Reply
    • Occasional Cooker says

      October 27, 2013 at 5:14 pm

      Thanks Marion!

      Reply
  4. Danelle says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:42 am

    I love magic bars! Pumpkin sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Occasional Cooker says

      October 27, 2013 at 5:14 pm

      Thank you Danelle for stopping by. These are delicious. I hope you try them.

      Reply
  5. Jenny.U says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:43 am

    I think they are call “MAGIC” because they would disappear in any house that made them!! 😀

    Reply
    • Occasional Cooker says

      October 27, 2013 at 5:13 pm

      I agree Jenny! They certainly disappeared quickly at this house!

      Reply
  6. Cara @ Craftdictator says

    October 27, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Oh my these look awesome! Going to pin it right now!

    Reply
    • Occasional Cooker says

      October 27, 2013 at 5:13 pm

      Thank you Cara!

      Reply
  7. Linda Loosli says

    October 27, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    These look fabulous!

    Reply
    • Occasional Cooker says

      October 27, 2013 at 5:12 pm

      Thanks Linda!

      Reply
  8. Kelly Collins says

    July 11, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    I am miserable during Summer in Texas too. I am making these today and cranking down the a/c. They look delicious and simple. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      July 24, 2017 at 7:24 pm

      Doubled the ingredients and used a 9 x 13 Pyrex dish. I have one bar left and they have already been requested again! Like Thanksgiving in a bite.

      Reply
      • Michele says

        July 24, 2017 at 7:40 pm

        I’m so glad you liked it.

        Reply
  9. Cindy says

    July 20, 2021 at 8:26 am

    Omg these were delicious! I wasn’t sure how all the flavors would work together but they were just so complimentary and perfect! I’m
    Going to make the candy apple bars next!

    Reply
  10. Allyssa says

    July 21, 2021 at 7:54 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this pumpkin magic bars! it’s really easy to make! Tasted amazing as well! Highly recommended!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 24, 2021 at 8:10 am

      Hi Alyssa,

      I’m so glad you liked them. Thanks for the recommendation.

      Michele

      Reply
  11. Leanne says

    October 8, 2022 at 6:39 pm

    What is the measurement if you have the pumpkin pie spice and could you use walnuts instead of pecans?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Michele says

      October 11, 2022 at 9:17 am

      Hi Leanne,

      You can use a 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice in the crust, and if you like, you can add another 1/2 teaspoon in the pumpkin layer. Yes, you could substitute an equal amount of walnuts instead of pecans.

      Michele

      Reply
    • Lakisha says

      November 3, 2022 at 4:30 am

      Hi. This sounds absolutely delicious. Could you use caramel chips in place of butterscotch chips? I don’t have any on hand. The toffee chips I dont have either but I have everything else on hand.

      Reply
  12. Joan says

    October 11, 2022 at 2:54 pm

    Do you have to double the recepie for a 9×13 pan or a cookie sheet.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      October 13, 2022 at 10:27 am

      Hi Joan,

      You don’t have to double the recipe. However, if you do, then you will have thicker magic bars.

      Thanks,

      Michele

      Reply
  13. Julie says

    October 11, 2022 at 10:52 pm

    Do you prefer pure pumpkin or pumpkin pie filling?

    Reply
    • Michele says

      October 12, 2022 at 2:31 am

      Hi Julie,

      It depends on how sweet you like it. I originally had pumpkin puree, but I received feedback from several people that they preferred the pumpkin pie filling. However, I have other readers that won’t ever use canned pumpkin pie filling. So I leave it to the reader to choose.

      Thanks,

      Michele

      Reply

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