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By combining Cindy’s efforts with our own, we created a decadent dessert worthy of praises. And with 100 less calories per serving than the original, too! Now that’s something to celebrate at any gathering this year! Cindy Styles — Goldsboro, North Carolina
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Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.
Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 246 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 335 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Makeover Crunchy Pumpkin Dessert Squares in Healthy Cooking October/November 2009, p19
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Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2013 by Angel_Food
I think denbet thinks it is bitter because she didn't use Pumpkin Pie Mix. She probably used pumpkin only. I agree a whole box of cake mix is too much. This is one of the best Healthy Cooking recipes I've tried.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2012 by Kayhet
delish!
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2012 by gdwitch
Tasty but a mess. Does not look like the picture. Followed directions exactly and bottom never solidified to cut into squares. It was like pudding. How does everyone get this out of the pan without everything falling apart?
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2011 by GWENRW
WOW! This was delicious! I have already made it 3 times and given the recipe to several friends that ate mine!! Love this!!
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by trishgale
I have made this twice and both times used only 1/2 of a butter cake mix and only 1/4 cup chopped pecans. I also used 1/2 stick of reduced fat butter instead of 2 sticks. The second time I used the butter spray which was not as good. Without the butter each piece is about 130 calories. I will definitely make this again and again.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by denbet
This had no spices or anything to give it taste, all you tasted was the bitter pumpkin
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by jnewby2010
There were 10 of us in the office, and everyone LOVED this!
Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by bji
2 sticks of butter is way too much. Start with half that much. Once you see how it works, you may be able to cut back more. If there is some dry cake mix untouched by the melted butter, spritz it with butter spray. The original recipe used sugar in with the pumpkin. If it isn't sweet enough, try some Splenda or equivalent. I question the heart healthy rating on this recipe but the nuts do counteract some of the butter.
Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2011 by hartman55
I'm going to try the recipe again and cut the amount of butter in half and use pumpkin pie "filling" versus the canned pumpkin the next time. Much easier to make than my Pumpkin Pie Cake...less calories too! I'm sure it will be much tastier!!
Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2011 by jbiel517@yahoo.com
Does anyone think that the amount of butter can be cut in half?
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