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No Bake Pumpkin Spice Bars

No Bake Pumpkin Spice Bars with a buttery biscuit base and creamy pumpkin spiced icing. Quick, cozy, and perfect for fall. No oven required!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 16 squares
Calories 234kcal

Ingredients

Base Layer

  • 250 g milk arrowroot biscuits, or Marie, Plain Digestive Biscuits
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 113 g unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup whole milk

Pumpkin Spice Icing

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, homemade or store-bought
  • 60 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp whole milk

Instructions

Base

  • Line Baking Pan: Line a square 8x8 inch (22cm x 22cm) square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Crush Biscuits: In a high-speed food processor, crush the biscuits until a fine crumb. Set aside.
  • Melt Butter and Sugar: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with the brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add Milk: Remove from heat and stir in the milk until combined. .
  • Combine and Press: Pour the crushed biscuits into the saucepan with the melted mixture, stirring until fully combined.
  • Add to Pan: Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the lined pan to create the base. Place in the fridge while you make the topping.

Pumpkin Spice Icing

  • Sift Icing Sugar and Spice: Sift powdered sugar and pumpkin pie spice into a medium-sized mixing bowl to ensure no lumps.
  • Add Butter and Milk: Pour in melted butter and milk. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and thick.
  • Spread Icing: Evenly spread the icing over the chilled biscuit base.
  • Set in Refrigerator: Return the pan to the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until the icing sets. For quicker setting, you may chill it in the freezer.
  • Slice: Once set, remove the slice from the pan. Cut into squares or desired shapes and enjoy!

Video

Notes

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg