Pumpkin Walnut Squares

Name: Pumpkin Walnut Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided; 1/4 cup canola oil; 4 large eggs, divided use; 1 cup chopped walnuts, divided; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

My mother-in-law handed this pumpkin bar recipe down as a surefire way to keep my husband happy during the holidays. It's his favorite childhood dessert. —Melissa Conchieri, Northport, New York

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided
1/4 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, divided use
1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Set aside 1/2 cup cake mix for filling. In a small bowl, combine the oil, 1 egg and remaining cake mix. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup walnuts.
In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, milk, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, reserved cake mix and remaining eggs. Pour over crust; sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 419 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

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NanZim

Nov 20, 2016

These were simple to make and my husband really enjoys them
mjlowing

Nov 8, 2012

I also substituted pecans because I like the combination of pumpkin and pecans. So delicious! It took every ounce of my being not to eat the whole pan!
garaldineloismiddleton

Oct 27, 2012

I have made this twice, once for my churches coffee bar & for a party. Both time it was gobbled up with yummy sounds., It's sure a keeper at my house.
fosmarkj

Nov 7, 2011

I don't even like pumpkin...but I think these are so yummy!
pspaude

Oct 27, 2011

I made this recipe over the weekend. My husband took some to work with him and said his co-workers licked up the bars in a second!
popcorndani

Oct 17, 2011

I sprinkled cinnamon sugar over the top, and used pecans, because I am allergic to walnuts. I have already had 2 co-workers ask for the recipe! It's a real taste of fall!