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Easy Spiderweb Pumpkin Pie Bars

Easy Spiderweb Pumpkin Pie Bars

These Easy Spiderweb Pumpkin Pie Bars are a spooky twist on a classic fall dessert! Creamy, spiced pumpkin filling sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust, finished with a fun chocolate spiderweb design. They’re rich, festive, and perfect for Halloween parties, autumn gatherings, or cozy nights in — all the flavors of pumpkin pie, made into easy-to-serve bars!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 54 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Course: Dessert, Halloween Recipes, Holiday Treats
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • For the Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk or heavy cream
  • For the Spiderweb Topping
  • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp butter or coconut oil

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan or microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate)
  • Piping bag or ziplock bag (for spiderweb design)

Method
 

  1. Make the Crust
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into a lined 9x9-inch pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the Filling
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, spices, salt, and evaporated milk until smooth. Pour over the crust.
  5. Bake the Bars
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is just set. Let cool completely.
  7. Create the Spiderweb
  8. Melt chocolate chips with butter. Transfer to a piping bag (or ziplock with a small tip cut). Draw circles on top of the cooled bars, then use a toothpick to drag lines from the center outward to form a spiderweb.
  9. Chill & Serve
  10. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing into bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

You can substitute the graham cracker crust with crushed ginger snaps for extra spice.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Add a dollop of whipped cream and mini plastic spiders for a Halloween party touch!
For a gluten-free version, use GF graham crackers.