Pumpkin Pie Squares
Description
These rich pumpkin pie squares have an oatmeal crust and a nutty brown sugar topping for a delicious fall treat to enjoy all season.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup rolled oats
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup butter
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2 egg whites
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2 cups pumpkin puree
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1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup whipped cream
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
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Mix flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and ½ cup butter together in a bowl; transfer and press into prepared pan. Bake until golden brown, 20 minutes.
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Beat egg whites in a large deep metal bowl until soft peaks form; add pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and clove. Pour over baked rolled oats crust. Bake until firm, 30 minutes.
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Mix chopped walnuts, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons butter together; sprinkle over pumpkin mixture and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Cool. Cut into squares and top with whipped cream if desired.