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25 Easy Pumpkin Pie Bars That Are Crowd-Pleasers

October 29, 2025 by Jenna Collins Leave a Comment


Introduction

Pumpkin pie is everyone’s favorite fall dessert—but making an entire pie isn’t always easy. That’s where pumpkin pie bars come in! These treats pack all the creamy, spiced flavor of a classic pumpkin pie into portable, easy-to-share squares. Perfect for family gatherings, bake sales, or Thanksgiving dessert tables, these 25 recipes are proof that pumpkin spice really does make everything nice.


1. Classic Pumpkin Pie Bars

A simple, cozy classic that brings the taste of fall to every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Combine crumbs and butter; press into pan.
  2. Mix remaining ingredients until smooth.
  3. Pour over crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes.
  4. Cool and chill for 2 hours.

How to Serve It
Cut into squares and top with whipped cream.


2. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

A dreamy mix of cheesecake richness and spiced pumpkin flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham crumbs
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 (8 oz) cream cheese
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix crust and bake 10 min.
  2. Blend cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin.
  3. Pour into crust and bake 45 min at 325°F.

How to Serve It
Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle cinnamon.


3. Pecan-Topped Pumpkin Pie Bars

Nutty, sweet, and satisfyingly crunchy.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare crust and bake 10 min.
  2. Mix filling, pour over crust.
  3. Top with pecans and bake 40 min at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Drizzle maple syrup before serving.


4. Pumpkin Streusel Bars

A soft, spiced base with a crunchy sweet top.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup oats
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice

Instructions

  1. Combine crust ingredients and bake 10 min.
  2. Add pumpkin filling, top with streusel.
  3. Bake 40 min at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Cool and cut into squares.


5. Pumpkin Pie Bars with Gingersnap Crust

Spicy gingersnap cookies make the perfect crunchy base.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed gingersnaps
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 can pumpkin
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Press crust and bake 8 min.
  2. Add filling, bake 40 min at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.


6. No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Bars

Fast, creamy, and refrigerator-friendly!

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups crushed cookies
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Press crust into pan.
  2. Mix filling, spread over crust, chill 4 hours.

How to Serve It
Add whipped topping and crushed cookies.


7. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

A sweet fall treat for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix wet ingredients, add dry.
  2. Stir in chocolate chips.
  3. Bake 30 min at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Serve warm with a glass of milk.


8. Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars

Wholesome, hearty, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients.
  2. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.

How to Serve It
Add a drizzle of maple glaze.


9. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bars

Rich, creamy layers that melt together perfectly.

Ingredients

  • 1 can pumpkin
  • 1 (8 oz) cream cheese
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Pour pumpkin mix into crust.
  2. Drop cream cheese mix in swirls.
  3. Bake 40 min at 325°F.

How to Serve It
Chill before slicing for clean layers.


10. Pumpkin Blondie Bars

Sweet like blondies, spiced like pie.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix wet, add dry.
  2. Spread in pan, bake 30 min at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Top with white chocolate drizzle.


11. Pumpkin Crumb Cheesecake Bars

Two favorite desserts combined.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups graham crumbs
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare crust, bake 10 min.
  2. Add layers, bake 45 min at 325°F.

How to Serve It
Dust with cinnamon sugar.


12. Pumpkin Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust

Flaky, buttery, and perfectly spiced.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 can pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Bake crust 10 min.
  2. Pour filling and bake 40 min at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream.


13. Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bars

A perfect mix of pumpkin spice and caramelized nuts.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup pecans

Instructions

  1. Make crust, bake 10 min.
  2. Add filling and top with pecans.
  3. Bake 40 min at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Drizzle with maple glaze.


14. Pumpkin Spice Latte Bars

Pumpkin spice meets coffee-shop flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup pumpkin
  • ¼ cup brewed coffee
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients, bake 30 min at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Top with coffee glaze.


15. Pumpkin Brownie Bars

A rich blend of chocolate and fall spice.

Ingredients

  • 1 brownie mix
  • ½ cup pumpkin
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Swirl pumpkin mix into brownie batter.
  2. Bake 35 min at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


16. Pumpkin Marshmallow Bars

Sweet, sticky, and kid-approved.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups graham crumbs
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • 1 cup marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Bake crust 10 min.
  2. Add filling, bake 35 min at 350°F.
  3. Top with marshmallows, toast lightly.

17. Pumpkin Coconut Bars

Tropical meets autumn spice.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • ½ cup coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Make crust, add filling.
  2. Sprinkle coconut and bake 35 min at 350°F.

18. Pumpkin Cranberry Bars

Tangy cranberries brighten the cozy spice.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • ½ cup cranberries
  • ½ cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix all and bake 35 min at 350°F.

19. Pumpkin Walnut Bars

Crunchy, nutty, and satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix, spread in pan, bake 30 min at 350°F.

20. Pumpkin Maple Bars

Sweet maple syrup deepens the fall flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup butter

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients, bake 35 min at 350°F.

21. Pumpkin Spice Crumb Bars

Perfect texture with warm spice notes.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Layer crust, filling, and crumbs.
  2. Bake 40 min at 350°F.

22. Pumpkin Pie Bars with Graham Crust

A light, crunchy classic.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham crumbs
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 can pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Make crust, bake 8 min.
  2. Add filling, bake 45 min at 325°F.

23. Pumpkin Toffee Bars

Sweet and buttery with a little crunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • ½ cup toffee bits

Instructions

  1. Combine and bake 35 min at 350°F.

24. Pumpkin Pie Bars with Oat Crust

Rustic and wholesome for cozy snacking.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups oats
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 can pumpkin
  • ½ cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Press crust, bake 10 min.
  2. Add filling, bake 40 min at 350°F.

25. Pumpkin Caramel Bars

The caramel twist that wins every crowd.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups graham crumbs
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 can pumpkin
  • ½ cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare crust, bake 8 min.
  2. Add filling and swirl caramel.
  3. Bake 45 min at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Sprinkle sea salt on top.


Conclusion

From creamy cheesecakes to crumbly streusels, these 25 pumpkin pie bars prove there’s a perfect version for every sweet tooth. Each recipe captures that warm, cozy pumpkin spice flavor that turns ordinary days into autumn celebrations. Try a few, share them with friends, or bake your favorite on repeat—you can’t go wrong with pumpkin and spice! 🎃

Jenna Collins

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