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Pumpkin Spice Magic Cookie Bars

Pumpkin spice magic cookie bars with a creamy condensed milk pumpkin layer and gooey, golden edges. Built in a 9x13 pan with clear layers of coconut, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, pecans, and toffee bits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base and pumpkin layer
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter Melted
  • 1.5 cup gingersnap or graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
Toppings
  • 1.333 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup pecans Roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup toffee bits

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Bake prep
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Pour melted butter into a 9x13 pan.
  2. Sprinkle gingersnap or graham cracker crumbs evenly over the butter. Press lightly to help the layer adhere.
  3. Whisk sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon together until smooth. Pour evenly over the crumbs.
Layer and bake
  1. Layer sweetened shredded coconut, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, pecans, and toffee bits evenly over the top. Distribute so every bite has mix-ins.
  2. Press down gently with your hands. This helps the top layers set and prevents gaps.
  3. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350F until edges are golden and the center is set. Look for a lightly firm middle that no longer jiggles.
Finish
  1. Cool completely before cutting into bars. Use a sharp cut to keep the layers distinct.

Notes

For clean slices, let the pan cool fully (and chill 1-2 hours if your kitchen is warm) before lifting out and cutting. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; freeze baked bars up to 2 months in a sealed container. For a dairy-lite swap, replace the butter with a plant-based butter and use dairy-free condensed milk only if it measures and bakes similarly.