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pumpkin squares

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Kathy Lochner
Herscher, IL

My mom gave me this recipe, she has made these for Thanksgiving dinner many times. Personally, I prefer these to pumpkin pie.

(3 ratings)
yield 15 -18

Ingredients For pumpkin squares

  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 c
    butter or margarine
  • 16 oz
    can pumpkin puree
  • 13 oz
    can evaporated milk
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter or margarine

How To Make pumpkin squares

  • 1
    Combine flour, oats, 1/2 c. brown sugar, and 1/2 c. butter in mixing bowl; mix until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9X13 pan. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • 2
    Combine pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and spices in mixing bowl; beat well. Pour into cooled crust. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
  • 3
    In the meantime, combine 1/2 c. brown sugar, chopped pecans, and 2 Tbsp. butter; sprinkle over pumpkin filling. Return to oven and bake 15-20 minutes more or until set. Cool.

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