PUMPKIN SPICE SQUARES

October 14, 2015

Pumpkin pie like squares with just the right amount of spice, topped upon a crust that resembles the flavors of a sugar cookie, these pumpkin spice squares are perfect!

::crust::
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 sticks cold butter, cut into cubes (I cut mine and stash it in the freezer)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar

::filling::
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons Chinese Five Spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds + 6 tablespoons water (do this as soon as your ready to make the filling, and set aside) or 2 eggs
15oz canned pumpkin
12oz evaporated milk

::whipped cream::
2 cups col heavy whipping cream (I stash mine in the freezer for about 10 minutes – along with a metal bowl, and the beaters I will be using)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice

::crust:: Sift the flour and salt together, and set aside. In a large bowl, cream together your butter and sugars. Reduce speed on your mixer, and slowly add in the flour mix. Once the dough is ready, set...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
7851

Sodium
4312mg
179% DV

Fat
590g
908% DV

Protein
109g
218% DV

Carbs
445g
151% DV

Fiber
29g
119% DV