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Pumpkin Bars with Pecan Crumble

October 20, 2015 by Michele 58 Comments

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These Crunchy Pecan Crumble Pumpkin pie bars will tide you over until Thanksgiving when you can have the traditional Pumpkin Pie. Easy to make, they have great texture(creamy and crunchy) and are very satisfying!  They make the perfect Fall Dessert!

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 Pecan Crumble atop light creamy Pumpkin Bars

I’ve made our Pumpkin Pie at the holidays for years. Which is somewhat hilarious because I used to despise pumpkin pie. There was something about the texture that got to me. But everyone always loved the one I made so I kept making it.

Over the years I slowly started trying it and now I’m addicted to it. But why wait to Thanksgiving to have it? (None whatsoever?!?!) But I like a sweet bite that isn’t so formal…. And making a pumpkin pie bar is the answer. You can certainly use a fork to eat it, but your fingers work perfectly with this bar…. 

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Filed Under: brunch, desserts, SWEETS, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bars, Pecan, Pumpkin

Million Calorie Bars – The ultimate one pan bar!

December 6, 2014 by Michele 7 Comments

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Million Calorie Bars!  A one pan bar recipe with a savory graham cracker crust topped with chocolate, butterscotch, coconut and your favorite nuts.  All bound with sweetened condensed milk to provide the perfect one bite bar!

Million Calorie Bars! A one pan bar recipe with a savory graham cracker crust topped with chocolate, butterscotch, coconut and your favorite nuts. All bound with sweetened condensed milk to provide the perfect one bite bar!

 

It’s that time of year for gifts! I like to show some gratitude to the people around me who are supportive all year long. (my vets office who get us in ASAP, the lady who cuts my hair, the friend who always bails me out in a crunch.) I’d love to get them wonderful gifts, but that gets pricey.   The last few years I’ve been making treats from scratch. It’s not only economical, but it’s personal and always much appreciated.

One of those treats are the “Million Calorie Bars.” This bar is crazy good. I included it in the first years gift basket, but went with something else the second year and I had them asking if I was still bringing it later. It’s that … 

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Filed Under: desserts, SWEETS Tagged With: bars, chocolate, sweets

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Hi! I’m Michele.  I believe no matter how busy you are you can entertain without stress while making great tasting food that people will rave about.  Read more here…

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