Pumpkin Pecan Caramel Gooey Bars

These craveable bars layer a rich pecan-studded pumpkin cake with a luscious caramel filling, all crowned with a sweet crumble and a delicate drizzle.

Prep

25 min

Cook

40 min

Total

1 hr 5 min

Makes

12-16

Ingredients

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• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240 g) pumpkin puree
• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (113 g) chopped pecans, divided
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (200 g) powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

2. 02

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until well combined. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

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