pumpkin chess squares

Twin Falls, ID
Updated on Oct 22, 2011

It doesn't get much simpler than this and the nice thing is these are ingredients that you probably have on hand. If you need a dessert in a hurry or are just craving a rich Fall treat, you've got to try this...

prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 15 ounces can of pumpkin
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups of powdered sugar(reserve 1/2 cup for sprinkling on top)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg

How To Make pumpkin chess squares

  • Step 1
    Mix first 3 ingredients for crust in a medium bowl. Batter will be thick. Lightly spray 9x13" pan with cooking spray. Press crust into pan until somewhat even.
  • Step 2
    Mix remaining ingredients for filling in a large bowl and pour over crust.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 350 degrees for approx. 40-45 mins. Dessert will begin to crack and brown. It still may appear jiggly, but will set more as it cools.
  • Step 4
    Let cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into squares.

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