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Pumpkin Spice Crumb Bars recipe – quick and easy fall dessert with pumpkin and spice. The crumb topping is irresistible! 

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PUMPKIN SPICE CRUMB BARS

Crumb bars are one of my favorite dessert bars to make. They are super easy because the crust mixture also makes the crumb topping! The filling variations are limitless which means you can make any crumb bar recipe you like. Inspired by Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, based on my original Crumb Bars recipe and lightened up with Greek yogurt, these bars are absolutely delicious, perfectly balanced in flavor and texture.

These Pumpkin Spice Crumb Bars are perfect if you don’t want to make a pie this Fall but you love pumpkin desserts. When I don’t make my Cherry Pie Crumb Bars or my Strawberry Pie Crumb Bars, I am making this pumpkin version. The crust is sturdy enough to hold the other two layers, yet it melts in your mouth. The pumpkin yogurt filling is so creamy and tastes like light pumpkin pie. The crumb topping bakes into crunchy mounds of cinnamon and brown sugar goodness. You can, of course, use sour cream in place of the yogurt.

HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN SPICE CRUMB BARS?

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare the 8″ square pan by greasing the sides and the bottom. Line with parchment paper. Set aside
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Add melted butter and mix until dough forms. Reserve about 3/4 c of the mixture for the topping. Press the remaining dough into prepared pan. Set aside.
  • Place all filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer and mix until all combined. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with the topping mixture. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Cool completely in pan. Cut into squares.

These bars are fabulous drizzled with caramel sauce! Perfect fall dessert and so easy to make!Pumpkin Bars with Caramel Sauce Pumpkin Spice Crumb Bars Recipe

If you want to make these for a get-together or a potluck, double the ingredients and bake it all in 9″x 13″ pan. They are sure to please the crowd!

MORE CRUMB BARS RECIPES:

Sour Cream Crumb Bars (the original recipe)

Strawberry Pie Sour Cream Crumb Bars

 Frosted Chocolate Chip Yogurt Bars

 Cherry Pie Crumb Bars

 Caramel Apple Crumb Bars

Pumpkin Pie Bars

PUMPKIN SPICE CRUMB BARS RECIPE:

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Pumpkin Spice Crumb Bars Recipe
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
My favorite crumb bars get a fall makeover with pumpkin and spices! They are a perfect addition to your latte! Recipe: CrunchyCreamySweet.com original

This recipe makes 16 squares.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin crumb bars, pumpkin spice bars
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 349 kcal
Author: Anna
Ingredients
for the crust:
  • 1/2 c unsalted butter melted, cooled to room temperature
  • 1/2 c light brown sugar
  • 1.5 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
for the filling:
  • 1 c Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/2 c canned pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 c granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
  1. Prepare the 8" square pan by greasing the sides and the bottom. Line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
for the crust and topping:
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt.
  2. Add melted butter and mix until dough forms.
  3. Reserve about 3/4 c of the mixture for the topping.
  4. Press the remaining dough into prepared pan. Set aside.
for the filling:
  1. Place all filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer and mix until all combined.
  2. Pour over crust.
  3. Sprinkle with the topping mixture.
  4. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
  5. Cool completely in pan. Cut into squares.
Recipe Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Spice Crumb Bars Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 175mg 7%
Potassium 149mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 33g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 55.3%
Vitamin C 0.8%
Calcium 7%
Iron 9.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Sam says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    I made these for my in laws and they loved it. I tried some myself and they were soooo tasty. The crust is very good and the pumpkin gooeyness in the middle has great flavor! Tonight I’m making a second batch per request of my family members. Thanks for the recipe!

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  2. Noelle says

    November 8, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    These are so yummy, I couldn’t even wait them to cool before digging in! I ran out of all-purpose flour, so I finished up with whole wheat and and just did 1/2 c. sugar to lessen my guilt of eating half the pan. I can’t wait to make these for my family at Thanksgiving dinner!

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  3. Karen says

    September 30, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    I made these bars last night for a mini gathering. I realized too late that I only had a 1/2 cup of yogurt, so I made up the difference with extra pumpkin. They were a hit. So tasty and perfect for Fall. Thank you!

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  5. Nancy says

    September 18, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    This is just the recipe I’ve been looking for now that it’s fall, Anna. I love the pumpkin spice latte and can just imagine how delicious it is in crumb bar form.

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  17. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says

    September 13, 2013 at 6:54 am

    So yum! I am fully on board the pumpkin train this season already so these sound perfect. Plus, dessert, hello. 🙂

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  18. Allie|Baking a Moment says

    September 12, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    I cannot get over how PERFECT these bars look! So gorgeous Anna! Those caramel drips are killing me… I’m not a big pumpkin pie person, but these may have to make an appearance on my thanksgiving table. I can definitely get into that buttery crust & crumbly streusel!

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    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      September 12, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      Thank you so much, Allie! I think you are right! These would be great for Thanksgiving! I hope you get a chance to try the brown sugar crust – it’s my very favorite!

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  20. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    September 12, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    Pure genius, Anna! Love that you made the pumpkin filling with Greek yogurt and that made them lighter. I can’t wait to share my pumpkin bars, too. No wonder you put off another recipe! Your bars look divine. 🙂

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