Thanksgiving in a (Pumpkin) Bite

As the weather turns colder and the leaves begin to drift off their branches, November ushers in one of the most iconic holidays: Thanksgiving. This holiday is a wonderful time to celebrate what we feel grateful for and reunite with family over shared food and lively conversation. However, the holiday also causes a lot of work for many hosts who hope to prepare a wonderful spread.  

 If you’re looking to sweeten up your Thanksgiving menu with an easy-to-make and delicious treat, you must try these pumpkin bites! This dessert is certainly popular at my house as a Turkey Day favorite and I even get requests to make it all year round. The recipe is very simple to follow and is quick to prepare. I hope you enjoy these pumpkin bites! 

Ingredients: 

• ½ cup butter, softened 
• ½ cup brown sugar 
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 
• ½ cup rolled oats 
• 2 eggs 
• ¾ cup white sugar 
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin 
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk 
• ½ teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger 
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 

Recipe Instructions: 

• First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 
• In a bowl, combine brown sugar and butter  
• Add the flour to the bowl and mix well 
• Mix in the oats  
• Place the mixture in a 9×13 dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes  
• In a new bowl combine the eggs and the white sugar 
• Add pumpkin, evaporated milk, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves to the bowl. Mix thoroughly.  
• Pour the mixture over the baked crust 
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes  
• Let the dessert cool and then cut into squares  
• You may garnish with whipped cream or serve plain 

Enjoy sharing these desserts with family and friends over the holidays. It works both as a Thanksgiving treat and a timeless snack, perfect for a cozy autumn day.  

Much credit to JRR at allrecipies.com for providing this recipe! 

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/21387/easy-pumpkin-pie-squares/