{"id":"89ffcef0-0fc7-4978-bdd0-99825905ee01","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/89ffcef0-0fc7-4978-bdd0-99825905ee01","source_url":"https://www.healthygffamily.com/recipe/pumpkin-pie-bars-gluten-free/","title":"Pumpkin Pie Bars","description":"Pumpkin Pie in a bar! A shortbread cookie base + a luscious and creamy pumpkin layer makes for a delicious gluten-free treat! Perfect anytime but especially around the holidays. Plus they are dairy-free optional and super EASY to make.","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT60M","total_time":"PT75M","image_url":"https://www.healthygffamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/FullSizeRender-83-300x300-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup + 2 tablespoons gluten-free all purpose flour","item":"+ 2 tablespoons gluten-free all purpose flour","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup granulated sugar (aka white or cane sugar)","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"aka white or cane sugar"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"6 tablespoons dairy free butter (or real butter, softened, cut into tablespoons)","item":"dairy free butter","quantity":6,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or real butter, softened, cut into tablespoons"},{"text":"1 15 oz can pure pumpkin puree","item":"15 oz can pure pumpkin puree","quantity":1},{"text":"1/2 cup granulated sugar (aka white or cane sugar)","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"aka white or cane sugar"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon ground ginger","item":"ground ginger","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon nutmeg","item":"nutmeg","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon cinnamon","item":"cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 slightly beaten eggs","item":"slightly beaten eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"1/4 cup milk (or coconut milk (I tend to use whole milk in this recipe))","item":"milk (or coconut milk (I tend to use whole milk in this recipe))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"6 oz evaporated milk or evaporated coconut milk","item":"evaporated milk or evaporated coconut milk","quantity":6,"unit":"oz"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Line 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper such that the paper hangs over the edges OR is tucked in in such a way that you can lift the paper right out of the pan when the bars are done.","section":"Preheat oven to 375 degrees F"},{"number":2,"text":"Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, add flour, cane sugar and salt to a large mixing bowl and on low speed combine for about 5 seconds.","section":"Make the cookie base"},{"number":3,"text":"Add butter, 1 piece at a time and continue mixing until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 2-3 minutes.TIP: At first the mixture will look shaggy, but once the butter is combined with the flour, increase the mixing speed and continue mixing about 2 minutes and a dough will form.","section":"Make the cookie base"},{"number":4,"text":"Using your hands, press the dough into an even layer in the prepared baking pan.","section":"Make the cookie base"},{"number":5,"text":"Bake 15 minutes.","section":"Make the cookie base"},{"number":6,"text":"Increase oven to 450 degrees F after removing cookie layer.","section":"Pumpkin Layer"},{"number":7,"text":"While cookie layer bakes: Mix together pumpkin, sugar, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon.","section":"Pumpkin Layer"},{"number":8,"text":"Add eggs and both milks. Mix until well combined.","section":"Pumpkin Layer"},{"number":9,"text":"Pour directly onto warm cooked cookie layer. The pan will be hot so wear and oven mitt/ be careful. If necessary, using two oven mitts, gently rock pan side to side to spread evenly.","section":"Pumpkin Layer"},{"number":10,"text":"Bake 45 minutes total: Bake 10 min at 450°, then keeping the bars in the oven, lower the temperature to 350° and bake for 30 more minutes, then cover loosely with foil and cook an additional 5 minutes.","section":"Pumpkin Layer"},{"number":11,"text":"Let cool completely (I like to refrigerate after cooling as well), slice and serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.","section":"Pumpkin Layer"},{"number":12,"text":"Store in the refrigerator.Stay well in the refrigerator (without whipped cream) for several days.","section":"Storing/ Making ahead"},{"number":13,"text":"Pro Tip: If making ahead, store covered in the refrigerator and slice when ready to serve. Add whipped cream when serving as well.","section":"Storing/ Making ahead"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T18:51:17.689306+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T18:51:17.689306+00:00"}