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If you love magic bars, just wait until you try this pumpkin version! These Pumpkin Magic Bars are one of my husband Andy’s favorite fall desserts!
With a buttery ginger snap crust, pumpkin spice, toffee, pecans, white chocolate chips, and Reese’s Pieces. They disappear FAST at our house!
My Favorite Fall Twist on Magic Bars
Were magic bars a total classic in your house growing up? They’ve always been one of my favorite desserts, so I had to switch things up with a fall version!
I had actually never heard of magic bars until I worked at my first bakery (20 years ago), and I was hooked! I remember being fascinated by how ALL of these ingredients paired so well together. Who would have thought?!
These Pumpkin Magic Bars are SO good! They’re sweet, rich, and packed with cozy pumpkin flavor, with those delicious layers coming together in every bite.
The warm fall spices make them extra comforting, and there’s something about that soft, chewy magic bar texture that makes it really hard to stop at just one piece.
I love all the fun layers in these pumpkin bars, and the pumpkin spice gives them that perfect fall twist.
They’re such a fun way to take a classic magic bar and make it feel ready for pumpkin spice season.
If you love easy desserts as much as I do, you’ll want to add this pumpkin bar recipe to your fall baking list. They’re simple, delicious, and such a fun pumpkin treat to have around this time of year.
P.S. If you’re looking for more quick and easy desserts, check out my Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Whipping Cream.
Everything You Need to Make Pumpkin Magic Bars
Here’s everything you need to make these Pumpkin Magic Bars!
I know the ingredient list might look like a lot, but half the battle is really just tossing a bunch of the best ingredients together and letting the oven do the rest. 😉
Ginger snaps: Create that buttery, spiced cookie crust.
Butter: Holds the ginger snap crust together.
Shredded coconut: Adds sweetness and texture.
Toffee bits: One of my favorite additions for a little caramel-like crunch.
Pecans: Add the perfect nutty crunch.
White chocolate chips: Add pockets of creamy sweetness.
Reese’s Pieces: Because chocolate and peanut butter make everything better!
Sweetened condensed milk: Helps create those sweet, gooey magic bar layers.
Pumpkin puree: Gives the bars their pumpkin flavor (SO good)! Use pure pumpkin, NOT pumpkin pie filling.
Pumpkin pie spice: Brings in all those cozy fall spices.
Watch How To Make Magic Bars
Pumpkin Magic Bars
Ingredients
- 30 ginger snaps
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Crush the ginger snaps and mix with the melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded coconut, toffee bits, pecans over the crust
- Add white chocolate chips
- Add Reese’s Pieces evenly
- In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice until combined.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly over the layers.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Cool, then place in the freezer for 2 hours to set. Let the bars sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For cleaner slices, allow the bars to sit for a few minutes after removing them from the freezer before cutting.
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