Pumpkin Spice Gooey Bars

These pumpkin spice gooey bars are the ultimate fall dessert with a spiced cake crust and creamy pumpkin filling.

60 min Serves 20 Medium

Our own summary of the original by Makinze Gore — the full post and photos live at delish.com.

These pumpkin spice gooey bars feature a simple spice cake crust topped with a rich, creamy pumpkin filling. Baked until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly, they're finished with a dusting of confectioners' sugar. Perfect for autumn gatherings, they deliver all the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie in an easy bar form.

Directions

Set your oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine the spice cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter using a rubber spatula until well blended. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and remaining butter until smooth. Add the remaining 2 eggs and vanilla, whisking until fully incorporated. Then whisk in the confectioners' sugar and pumpkin pie spice until the batter is smooth. Pour this filling over the crust.

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.

Dust the top with additional confectioners' sugar, then cut into squares and serve.