Spiced Pumpkin Pie Cookie Bars

Spiced Pumpkin Pie Cookie Bars

160 mins
medium
27 servings

Indulge in these delightful pumpkin pie cookie bars, bursting with warm autumnal flavors. A perfect blend of crispy cookie and creamy frosting, these bars are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Equipment Needed

  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Microwave
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Piping Bag
  • Piping tips
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1.00 pouchGluten-Free Sugar Cookie Mix(17.5 oz)
  • 0.50 cupUnsalted Butter(Softened)
  • 1.00 Large Egg
  • 1.00 boxVanilla Instant Pudding Mix(3.4 oz)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsPumpkin Pie Spice
  • 2.00 cupsCreamy Frosting(16 oz tubs)
  • 1.00 teaspoonOrange Gel Food Coloring
  • 2.00 teaspoonsUnsweetened Cocoa Powder

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free cookie mix, softened butter, egg, pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until a dough forms.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

5

Let cool completely on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

6

Carefully remove the bars from the pan by lifting the parchment paper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Cut the bars into 27 equal triangles.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

In a small bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups of frosting with 1 teaspoon orange food coloring and 1/4 teaspoon cocoa powder. Mix well.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Pipe a decorative border around each triangle using a small round piping tip.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

10

Microwave the remaining orange frosting in 10-second intervals until smooth and pourable. Drizzle a small amount of frosting onto the center of each triangle.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

11

Use the back of a teaspoon to spread the frosting evenly across the top of each triangle.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

12

In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup frosting with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon cocoa powder. Pipe small stars onto the short edge of each triangle using a star piping tip.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

13

Pipe a small rosette in the center of each bar using a different piping tip.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

14

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature.

Estimated time: 2 minutes