On Friday I got to have a lunch date with my husband and see Gravity in 3D thanks to his company.  A couple times a year they rent out a theater and the employees get to go see one of the new movies that is out.  This is the first time they had extra tickets, and I was able to go too.  I can’t remember the last time we saw an adult movie in the theater, so it was a fun afternoon.  The only downside; they didn’t supply the popcorn.  Can you go to a movie and not get popcorn?  It is my favorite part!

October is here.  I shared with you Pumpkin Cake Rice Krispie Treats, and brownies that used Pumpkin Spice M&M’s a couple weeks ago, but this is my first full on pumpkin recipe.  I finally gave in and opened a can of pumpkin.  I have 2 more in the pantry, so get ready.  Don’t worry, I won’t go crazy.  My husband doesn’t like pumpkin, so I don’t do too much with it.  I have a couple ideas, but I will take it easy.  Are you a big fan of pumpkin?

We have been making Caramel Layer Bars in my family for years.  My grandma used to make them, and they have become a staple in my family.  I decided to make a pumpkin version.  I sent these to work with my husband, and they disappeared quickly.  He came home and said they got rave reviews from people.

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Yield: 24

Pumpkin Caramel Layer Bars

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Pumpkin Bars with a layer of gooey caramel.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• Pumpkin Bars
• 3/4 cup butter , softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 3/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Filling
• 1 (14 oz) package caramels, unwrapped
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 13x9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
2. In a microwave safe bowl melt together caramels and evaporated milk. Heat for 45 seconds and a time.
3. In the bowl for an electric mixer combing butter and brown sugar. Cream until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin puree. Mix until well combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
4. Stir in flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt
5. Spread 2/3 of the batter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 5 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips. Pour melted caramel. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the caramel.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes. A tester should come out clean from dough, there will be some caramel on it.

Nutrition Information

Yield

24

Serving Size

1
Amount Per ServingCalories 174Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 34mgSodium 169mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 1gSugar 13gProtein 3g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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