Name: Smoked Butterscotch Pumpkin Bars
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp baking salt (oe regular); 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 cup pumpkin pie filling; 1 egg; 1/2 cup butterscotch chips; Powdered Sugar or Whipped Topping (for serving )

If you are looking for a delicious smoked dessert, you need to try these Smoked Butterscotch Pumpkin Bars. These pumpkin bars are super moist, flavorful, and great for Fall or Thanksgiving. Just a few simple ingredients, one bowl, and easy to make.

I love to experiment with smoked desserts on the pellet grill. If you don’t have a smoker, you can easily make these in the oven, too. What I like about using the smoker is that you are saving room in the oven (especially for Thanksgiving) if you are using it for all of the other recipes. No it doesn’t taste smokey or overpowering. This lower cooking method helps retain the moisture of the pumpkin bars for a delicious tasting dessert to add to your spread.

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Why I love these Smoked Pumpkin Bars with Butterscotch Chips

Easy to make in one bowl
A fun cook on the smoker
Super moist & tasty (even for non-pumpkin fans)
Something a little different
Great for holiday entertaining

So if you are looking for Traeger desserts to try, give these easy pumpkin bars a try! My husband who doesn’t even like pumpkin indulged in these. You can serve as is, sprinkle with a little powdered sugar, or add a dollop of Cool Whip on top!

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Ingredients Needed for these Smoked Butterscotch Pumpkin Bars

Flour– Regular white all-purpose flour was used. You can easily swap for whole wheat if you prefer.
Pumpkin Pie Filling– I chose pumpkin pie filling since it is already sweetened (making less ingredients needed). You can use pumpkin puree but then you will need to add sugar or other preferred sweetened and
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Salt- I used Baking Salt from Diamond Crystal
Cinnamon
Egg
Butterscotch Chips– These are just like chocolate chips but butterscotch. If you want to use straight up chocolate chips- go for it.
Optional Powdered Sugar or Whipped Topping– for serving.

How to make these Pumpkin Bars on the Traeger Pellet Grill

Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon). Whisk it up.

Step 2: Add in the pumpkin pie filling and egg. Use a spatular or wooden spoon to mix it until well combined.

Step 3: Add in the butterscotch chips and fold them in.

Step 4: Spread the mixture into a 8×8 baking dish or aluminum pan. Transfer to the smoker and bake at 300 degrees for about 45 minutes.

How to serve these easy pumpkin bars

These were great by themselves but I chose to sprinkle them with powdered sugar. Or if you want them to taste a but more like pumpkin pie, you can serve with a dollop of whipped cream. Or you can even spread them with some cream cheese frosting on top!

Additions & Substitutions

Have pure pumpkin? That is fine you will just need to add in some sugar or your favorite sweetener. You will also maybe want to add in more cinnamon or even pumpkin pie spices.
Looking for pumpkin chocolate chip bars? Just swap the butterscotch for chocolate chips.
Want to make them a little healthier? You can use whole wheat flour, you could sprinkle in some ground flax seeds, or even chia seeds.
Have a large group? Double up the recipe and pour into a 9×13 baking dish.

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What type of wood pellets to use?

I always usually roll with a signature blend of pellets. But you can use anything that would compliment the flavors such as pecan, cherry, or apple.