Pumpkin Pie Bars

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Grease an 8x8-inch square baking dish and line it with parchment paper.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, the brown sugar, the baking soda, the baking powder, the cinnamon, the cloves, and the salt.

Step 4

Add the melted butter and mix until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 5

Reserve 3/4 cup of the dough mixture for the topping.

Step 6

Press the remaining dough mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

Combine the pumpkin pie mix, the egg, and the vanilla together in the bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand mixer until well-combined.

Step 8

Pour the filling over the crust in the baking dish.

Step 9

Sprinkle the top of the filling with the reserved dough mixture.

Step 10

Bake until the topping is golden brown, about 28-32 minutes.

Step 11

Allow to cool completely in the pan.

Step 12

Cut into squares and serve.