Home > Desserts > 7 Layer Pumpkin Bars 7 Layer Pumpkin Bars November 13, 2019 | 29 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. 7-Layer pumpkin bars start with a two-ingredient cake mix crust and then are loaded with chocolate, toffee, coconut, and pecans. A pumpkin-spiced sweetened condensed milk is poured over everything to create the ultimate 7-Layer Pumpkin Bars. A crave worthy seasonal twist on the classic 7 layer bars that are just as quick and easy to prepare! 7-Layer Pumpkin Bars 7-layer bars have always been one of my favorite treats — who can resist a candy-loaded bar drenched in sweetened condensed milk? So, naturally I’m obsessed with this seasonal twist on a favorite. Adding pumpkin pie spice, canned pumpkin, and toffee to a cake mix crust makes for the perfect fall adaptation on a classic. And did I mention how easy these 7-Layer Pumpkin Bars are?! They’re so quick to whip together, which is definitely handy during the busy holiday season. 7-Layer Pumpkin Bars: the crust Typical 7-layer bars have a graham cracker crust, but for these bars, we’re using a two-ingredient cake mix crust. The two ingredients are softened butter and a 15.25 ounce yellow cake mix. These two ingredients get mixed together and pressed into the bottom of a pan. While mixing the butter and cake mix together, it may seem like they won’t ever form a cohesive dough, but they will! Keep beating and then use your hands to knead the mixture until it forms a crumbly dough. It all comes together when it’s pressed into the pan. Pro tip: Use the bottom of a 1-cup measuring cup to firmly press the crust down. How to make 7-Layer Pumpkin Bars The numbered photos correlate with the description below. Start by preparing the crust (more on this above). Add chocolate chips on top of the prepared crust. We love milk chocolate chips in these bars, but semi-sweet, dark, or white chocolate chips will work — use whatever you like best in these 7 layer pumpkin bars. Toffee bits are next. Make sure to get the Heath milk chocolate English toffee baking bits (not the bits of brickle) for these bars. Crushed toffee bits are typically found with other baking chips in the grocery store. Shredded unsweetened coconut goes on top. I recommend unsweetened coconut so the bars aren’t overly sweet. Finely chopped pecans are next. I use toasted pecans and make sure to finely chop them before adding them in. Time to make the spiced sweetened condensed milk! Add pumpkin pie spice and pure pumpkin puree to a can of sweetened condensed milk. Stir the mixture until combined and smooth. Drizzle evenly, making sure to coat every part of the bars. 7-Layer Pumpkin Bars are done being assembled and are ready to bake! Quick tips Chop the pecans into small pieces: Lots of large pecan pieces make these bars jagged when they’re cut out. Allow time for these bars to sufficiently cool: They look pretty gooey right out of the oven and take a good 30 minutes to an hour to fully set up. Line the pan with parchment paper: 7-Layer Pumpkin Bars are STICKY. Don’t forget the parchment paper or it will be really difficult to pull these bars out. More pumpkin treats: Glazed Pumpkin Coffee Cake Pumpkin Cupcakes with cinnamon-cream cheese frosting Pumpkin Creme Brûlée Healthy Pumpkin Bread made with Greek yogurt No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake reader favorite recipe FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. 7-Layer Pumpkin Bars 5 from 2 votes - Review this recipe 7-Layer Pumpkin Bars start with a two-ingredient cake mix crust and are loaded with chocolate, toffee, coconut, and pecans. A pumpkin spiced sweetened condensed milk mixture is poured over everything to create the ultimate gooey pumpkin bars. SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe 7-Layer Pumpkin Bars 5 from 2 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe 7-Layer Pumpkin Bars start with a two-ingredient cake mix crust and are loaded with chocolate, toffee, coconut, and pecans. A pumpkin spiced sweetened condensed milk mixture is poured over everything to create the ultimate gooey pumpkin bars. Course Dessert, Snack Cuisine American Keyword 7 layer pumpkin bars, pumpkin gooey bars Prep Time 25 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Total Time 50 minutes Servings 24 large bars Calories 252kcal Cost $7.21 Ingredients1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup milk chocolate chips (or use semi-sweet)1 cup toffee chips1/2 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped Note 11 can (14 ounces) full-fat sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice InstructionsPREP: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick spray.CRUST: Mix cake mix, softened butter, and vanilla together with hand mixers until combined. It will be crumbly, but knead it with your hands a bit and then press it firmly into the bottom of the pan. Use the bottom of a 1-cup measuring cup to press the crust down evenly and firmly.TOPPINGS: Evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the unbaked crust. Add the toffee chips evenly on top. Then add the coconut and the finely chopped pecans on top. See Note 1SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Pour evenly over the bars.BAKE: Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let stand to finish firming up, about 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature. Cut into bars and serve.STORAGE: Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Best used within 1-2 days. Recipe NotesNote 1: Toast pecans if desired. Make sure the pieces are really small or the bars don't cut out as nicely. Nutrition FactsCalories: 252kcal DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
Sounds like your son will make the cutest lobster, Chelsea! 🙂 And I agree, pumpkin and oats were meant to be together! I love that you mashed up this dessert and made it into a cookie and gooey bar. These look amazing, Chelsea! Pinned! Reply
These bars look so fantastic! I am obsessed with s’mores, so I love that you made this incredible-looking fall version! I’m really wanting to make something with those pumpkin marshmallow now. 🙂 Pinned! Reply
These are genius! I love the idea of a pumpkin flavored ‘smore. These are the perfect Fall snack! Yum!! Reply
Ahhh!!! You used those cute pumpkin marshmallows!!! I love these! The look so ooeeyy, gooey and wonderful!!! 🙂 Reply
Mmmm pumpkin marshmallows. I’m still trying to decide what to make with the candy corn marshmallows I bought. Reply
The bad thing about living in Canada (beside dealing with 6 months of winter), is having a hard time finding certain things… like pumpkin spice marshmallows (!!!!). I’m seriously loving the idea of pumpkin s’mores, though! And no shame in being a little holiday crazy or cute costume obsessed — I’m always squealing when I see cute little clothes in the store… and I don’t even have kids! Reply
Love these ooey gooey bars! Those pumpkin spice marshmallows sound amazing in here. Aaw I absolutely love Grey’s costume, he looks so so cute! Haha totally support all the squealing over cute baby clothes and Halloween costumes 🙂 Reply
Oh my gosh — we tried to put our little chihuahua in a lobster costume one time… And she just grabbed it in her mouth and swung it around like it was a toy. Whoops! 😉 Love these gooey bars!! I had no idea they made pumpkin marshmallows. Must find. Now. Pinned! Reply
I didn’t know they made pumpkin spice mallows! What a great idea. And I love aaanything with gooey in the title! Reply
Chelsea – I swear, you make the best looking desserts. I come here, I drool, I get hungry, then I PIN! Reply
Stop right now!! I need these in my life ASAP!!! I’m drooling just looking at your pictures! Gorgeous, Chelsea! Reply
To come out of being sick and this is the first thing I see is a sight for sore eyes! These bars look phenomenal Chelsea. I love the gooeyness and I am completely in love with all things pumpkin and oats too! Reply
Oh sweet heavens, these look crazy good!! That gooey, melty goodness, I can barely take it! Pinned! 🙂 Reply
Hi Chelsea, I dont like pumpkin, what kind I can use instead of pumpkin spice? I love your recepies!!!!! Thank you! Reply
You are so sweet! Thank you Diana! You can completely leave it out and these will still be super delicious and decadent (they’ll taste like a regular s’mores bar)! They just won’t have much of a hint of pumpkin and especially if you don’t end up using the pumpkin marshmallows 🙂 Hope that helps! Reply
Regular marshmallows will work they just won’t be very pumpkin flavored. You could add some more pumpkin spice to the base too if desired. Reply
