Pumpkin Muffin S’mores Bars (Printable)

Soft pumpkin bars with layers of chocolate and toasted marshmallow for a warm, spiced treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pumpkin Muffin Base

01 - 1 cup pumpkin puree
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
04 - 3/4 cup brown sugar
05 - 1/4 cup milk
06 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ S'mores Layer

13 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
15 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
16 - 2 cups mini marshmallows

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press mixture firmly into the base of prepared pan to create an even crust.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and milk until smooth.
04 - Add all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to the bowl. Stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Spread the pumpkin muffin batter evenly over the graham cracker crust in the pan.
06 - Distribute chocolate chips evenly on top of the pumpkin batter layer.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove the pan from the oven and scatter mini marshmallows evenly across the surface.
09 - Return pan to oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until marshmallows are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center (avoiding melted chocolate) comes out clean.
10 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 even portions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Moist pumpkin muffin base with cozy spices
  • Gooey chocolate and toasted marshmallow layer
02 -
  • Can be made gluten-free with gluten-free graham crackers and flour
  • Check chocolate chips and graham crackers for potential nut allergens
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bars tender
  • Allow bars to cool fully before slicing for neat squares
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