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Pumpkin Gooey Bars

September 3, 2015 by thedomesticrebel | 15 Comments

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pumpkin gooey bars stacked between parchment with pumpkins in backgroundA couple days ago, I was invited to a blogging event at Seasons 52, a restaurant in Sacramento.

(Side note: have you been there? It’s an amazing chain with excellent food).

I was allowed to bring a guest, so naturally I brought my BFF, my mom. It was the first time my mom had been to a blogging event with me, and frankly I was really excited about it. Finally, someone who will understand what I do all day and why the sink is never empty!

Actually.. she’ll probably never understand why the sink is never empty. But I digress.

A couple of my blogging friends were there so we all gathered around and snacked on hors d’oevres before dinner. I was kinda nervous for my mom since I have once been the outsider to a group and know how awkward it can be when everyone else is yammering about their own inside jokes and subjects, especially since my mom knows virtually nothing about blogging except why there’s always dirty dishes in the sink and why most of my clothes are covered in a thin veil of powdered sugar.

But ultimately my mom came in and took names. She was schmoozin’ with the best of them and making her rounds, meeting all the new people like she was an old pro or something. Maybe it had to do with the fact that they were serving wine, but either way, mom was at it and I was impressed.

And that is the story of how my mom continues to surprise me.

Like when she dropped a flatbread pizza on the floor last night. True story.

And after stuffing ourselves silly, we came home and still had a Pumpkin Gooey Bar. Because it’s September now and pumpkin is fair game.

These gooey bars are so fantastic! They’re eerily similar to my regular Best-Ever Gooey Cake Bars, but with one special orange ingredient: Pumpkin! These have an amazing, warm, fall-inspired flavor bursting with cinnamon spice and everything niiiiiice. They’re ultra rich, gooey, and utterly spectacular.

Make them now! Impress yourself.

pumpkin gooey bars stacked between parchment layers with pumpkins in back

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5 from 2 votes

Pumpkin Gooey Bars

These Pumpkin Gooey Bars are fantastic! Loaded with buttery pumpkin flavor and sweet spices, you'll love these fall-inspired bars!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Bars, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Servings: 15
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 2 sticks butter melted & divided
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese softened
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 (16 oz) pkg powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9" baking pan with foil, extending the sides of the foil over the edges of the pan. Mist the foil with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, one (1) stick (1/2 cup) of the melted butter and one (1) egg together until blended; dough will be thick. Press evenly into the prepared pan and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese, pumpkin, pie spice and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer on medium speed until blended and creamy. Beat in the remaining 1/2 cup melted butter, & the remaining 3 eggs until blended. Lastly, beat in the entire pkg of powdered sugar.
  • Pour the mixture evenly over the bar base and bake for 45 minutes or until the center is just about set (slightly jiggly is okay). Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least an hour to set up. Store bars in fridge.

closeup bite of pumpkin gooey bars between parchment paperPumpkin-y. Spicy. Sweet. And absolutely heavenly! These bars will soon become your new fall favorite!

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

 

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  1. Zainab says

    September 3, 2015 at 2:53 am

    It is September and pumpkin is beyond fair game! These look amazing! Ps: I’m glad your mom had a great time! Some blogger events can feel secluded but so nice she was welcomed 🙂

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 3, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      You’re right – thankfully this wasn’t a secluded kinda night! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    September 3, 2015 at 5:58 am

    5 stars
    aw I’m so jealous-I would’ve loves to have met your mom! She’s obviously super cool! and these bars are SUPER gooey!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 3, 2015 at 1:59 pm

      Next time, make a trip to CA!

      Reply
  3. SaraLily says

    September 3, 2015 at 6:22 am

    5 stars
    Can I just face plant into the pile of these bars? Yeah? Good… 😉

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 3, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      Abso-freakin’-lutely!

      Reply
  4. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    September 3, 2015 at 7:00 am

    Way to go MOM!!! Wine always helps those situations out! These pumpkin bars look divine!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 3, 2015 at 1:59 pm

      Ha Mom was definitely feelin’ the wine! 😉 Thanks Julie!

      Reply
  5. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    September 3, 2015 at 11:48 am

    Whoa, pumpkin in gooey bars! Love these!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      September 3, 2015 at 1:58 pm

      Thanks Jessica! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    September 4, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    That’s awesome that your mom was so relaxed and schmoozing with everyone! And now that is September I say bring on all the pumpkin! These look so crazy good!!!

    Reply
  7. Lex says

    November 8, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    Seriously it’s true. These are divine. And you are hilarious! Thank you tons!!!!!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      November 9, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you, Lex!

      Reply
  8. Heidi says

    October 22, 2018 at 7:05 am

    A whole bag of powdered sugar?!? Oh my. How much can I cut back in this and still be okay?

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      October 22, 2018 at 7:55 am

      Hi Heidi, remember, the whole bag (1 lb) is spread among 15-18 bars, more if you cut them smaller. You cannot decrease without affecting the filling.

      Reply

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