Best 12 Chocolate Walnut Pumpkin Squares Recipes

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Chocolate walnut pumpkin squares are a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and walnuts with the wholesome goodness of pumpkin. Perfect for fall gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of year, these squares are easy to make and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With a moist and tender crumb, a creamy chocolate layer, and a crunchy walnut topping, these squares are a true indulgence that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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Made with whole wheat flour and oats, these chewy and dense pumpkin chocolate chip bars are an easy and healthier fall treat perfect with a glass of milk!

Provided by Gina Matsoukas

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup whole wheat white flour
1/2 cup oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons softened butter
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup apple butter (or applesauce)
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease an 8 inch baking pan (or similar size).
  • Combine flour, oats, spices, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter with a handheld mixer until smooth.
  • Add in egg, vanilla, pumpkin and apple butter and beat again until smooth.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.
  • Add walnuts and chocolate and mix again until combined.
  • Transfer batter into pan and smooth to evenly distribute into the corners.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Let cool completely in pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 35 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 228 milligrams sodium, Sugar 15 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

PUMPKIN AND WALNUT SQUARES



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The buttery crust and crumb topping plus the creamy pumpkin filling make this a popular dessert at potlucks. Try it with whipped cream, ice cream or all by its yummy self. This is the pumpkin walnut recipe to end all recipes. -Ruth Beller, Sun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix flour, sugar and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping; press remaining mixture onto bottom and halfway up sides of a 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, beat eggs, pumpkin, milk, cinnamon, salt and allspice just until smooth. Pour into crust; sprinkle with reserved topping., Bake until golden brown, 50-55 minutes. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PUMPKIN WALNUT SQUARES



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My mother-in-law handed this pumpkin bar recipe down as a surefire way to keep my husband happy during the holidays. It's his favorite childhood dessert. -Melissa Conchieri, Northport, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided
1/4 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, divided use
1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Set aside 1/2 cup cake mix for filling. In a small bowl, combine the oil, 1 egg and remaining cake mix. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup walnuts., In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, milk, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, reserved cake mix and remaining eggs. Pour over crust; sprinkle with remaining walnuts., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

PUMPKIN-CHOCOLATE-CHIP SQUARES



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Your kids may not like pumpkin pie, but these moist pumpkin bars studded with chocolate chips are simply irresistible.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pie spice, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar on medium-high speed until smooth; beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in pumpkin puree (mixture may appear curdled). Reduce speed to low, and mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely in pan.
  • Lift cake from pan (using foil as an aid). Peel off foil, and use a serrated knife to cut into 24 squares.

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND WALNUT PUMPKIN BARS



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An easy-to-make pumpkin bar that has a dense, cake-like texture. It can be assembled relatively quickly, and tastes great with a cup of coffee! For best results, let the bars sit until the next day-the flavors meld and the spices come through more.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Pumpkin Bars

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
1 cup white sugar
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with enough parchment to have overhang on all sides.
  • Whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda in a bowl until well combined.
  • Whisk together pumpkin puree, white sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Mix in 1/2 of the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in remaining flour mixture until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back lightly when touched, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, 30 to 45 minutes. Slice into 24 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 150.5 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

CHOCOLATE WALNUT PUMPKIN SQUARES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus butter for greasing pan
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup cooked, unseasoned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon dark rum
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch-square baking pan.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together; set aside.
  • Cream six tablespoons of butter with the sugar until soft and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each is added. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the pumpkin puree, stir to blend, then stir in the ground walnuts and the vanilla.
  • Place in the oven and bake about 40 minutes, until the cake is nicely browned and springs back to the touch. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely, then remove from the pan before icing.
  • To ice the cake, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or over very low heat. Stir in two tablespoons of butter and allow to cool to room temperature. Beat until smooth, then stir in the cream and rum. Spread the icing on the top of the cake and sprinkle with the chopped walnuts. Cut into 16 squares before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 249, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 110 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHOCOLATE-SALTED PEANUT CRUNCH SQUARES



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What could be more romantic than the cold-pressed oil of a cacao bean-aka cacao butter? Maybe it's the fact that cacao butter isn't just an essential ingredient in chocolate, but also a healthy source of Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, antioxidants and, yes, mood-stimulating serotonin.

Provided by Silvana Nardone

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup unsweetened raw cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple sugar
Salt
2/3 cup raw cacao butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened rice cereal
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, maple sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in the warm melted cacao butter and vanilla until smooth. Gently stir in the cereal and peanuts; pour into the lined pan and, using an offset spatula, spread evenly. Scatter some peanuts over the top and let set overnight at room temperature or refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 104 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, all purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, McCormick® Ground Nutmeg, ground cloves, baking soda, kosher salt, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, large egg, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, semisweet chocolate chip

Provided by Ivan Diaz

Categories     Desserts

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon McCormick® Ground Nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chip, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with nonstick spray, then line with parchment paper and grease again lightly.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, McCormick® Ground Nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the egg and vanilla, then blend in the pumpkin purée until smooth.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  • Fold in all but 3 tablespoons of the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 3 tablespoons chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan, then use the parchment to lift out the bars and cut into 15 squares.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 16 grams

CHOCOLATE WALNUT BARS



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I recently adopted this recipe from the Recipezaar account and just made them last night. They are amazing! Here's what the original poster said about these bars: "These aren't difficult to make, but they look fancy because they have three distinct layers. A shortbread crust is topped by a chocolate layer, which is then topped with a thin walnut layer. The bars freeze well, and they'll keep for several days at room temperature if stored airtight. I've even mailed these successfully, wrapping them in pairs with the bottoms together and packaging them in a sturdy, well-padded carton before placing them in a similarly sturdy, well-padded box. The most important thing to remember about these bars is that the chocolate layer needs some time to set up, even after the bars have cooled to room temperature. I usually make the bars the night before I'm going to cut and serve them, but chilling the bars after they've cooled for about 20 minutes should have the same effect."

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 32 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or to taste bittersweet chocolate chips, good-quality (2 cups)
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (1 stick)
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Line a 13 by 9 inch pan (at least 1-1/2 inches deep) with heavy-duty aluminum foil, shiny side up. Set aside.
  • Adjust rack to center of oven; preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For Crust: In small bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, and vanilla. By hand, cream until well-mixed and fluffy.
  • Add sifted flour and stir to combine.
  • Place crust mixture by small spoonfuls all over bottom of lined pan. Keeping your hands lightly floured, press crust mixture into an even layer with fingertips and/or knuckles (this mixture is a bit sticky, so re-flour your hands lightly as necessary).
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  • While crust bakes, make sure chocolate chips are at hand.
  • Start Walnut Layer by combining eggs, sugar, and vanilla in medium bowl. By hand, beat until well-mixed. Set aside.
  • When Crust has baked for 10 minutes, remove from oven to cooling rack.
  • Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips as evenly as possible. Return to oven for 3 minutes to melt chocolate; remove to cooling rack.
  • With back of spoon or offset spatula, spread chocolate evenly over crust. Allow to stand for about 3 minutes.
  • During this standing period, add slightly cooled melted butter to egg mixture and beat in.
  • Stir in walnuts until evenly distributed.
  • After standing period, place walnut mixture by spoonfuls all over melted chocolate, distributing walnuts as evenly as possible.
  • Return to oven. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
  • When done, top of walnut layer will be a light golden brown; edges will be darker. Remove to cooling rack.
  • Cool completely before storing airtight.
  • Before cutting, see Notes at beginning of recipe. To cut, use a large, sharp, straight- edged knife. Trim about 1/4 inch from each edge before cutting into bars.
  • Store bars airtight at room temperature for up to several days, or freezer for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 37.6, Sodium 8.9, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 14.4, Protein 2.5

CHOCOLATE WALNUT SQUARES



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Rich and satisfying, these bars create a symphony of flavors with every bite. The nutty crust, exquisite chocolate layer and the creamy frosting make this dessert one of my personal favorites. It's fun to take these treats to a potluck. -Anne Heinonen, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
FROSTING:
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour and salt; mix well. Fold in walnuts. Spread half of batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Add chocolate to the remaining batter; mix well. Carefully spread over batter in pan., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly and thickened. Cool completely. , In a bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add vanilla and mix well. Gradually add the milk mixture; beat for 5 minutes. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE WALNUT SQUARES



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Make and share this Chocolate Walnut Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 30 squares approximately

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/3 cup packed brown sugar (I use sugar twin brown)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar or 1 cup brown Sugar Twin
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups icing sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon coffee or 1 tablespoon water, plus
2 teaspoons coffee or 2 teaspoons water
1 whole halved walnuts, to place on iced squares

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350f degrees.
  • Base layer.
  • Measure all base layer ingredients into bowl, crumble together until mealy.
  • Press into ungreased 9 x 9 inch oven proof dish.
  • Set aside.
  • Middle layer.
  • Beat eggs until foamy; add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
  • Spread over bottom layer; bake in 350f degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • Top layer, icing.
  • Beat together well in small bowl all icing ingredients.
  • Add more liquid if needed to spread easily.
  • Spread over cooled squares.
  • Place one whole, half walnut to indicate squares for cutting, so that the half walnut is in the middle of each square.
  • Cut into squares.

WALNUT PUMPKIN BARS



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Give thanks for these delicious Walnut Pumpkin Bars. Made with PLANTERS Walnuts & pumpkin spice, you'll be falling for Walnut Pumpkin Bars all season long.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 3 dozen bars or 36 servings, 1 bar each.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups flour
1-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup light molasses
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat margarine and sugar in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add flour and walnuts; stir until mixture is well blended and crumbly. Remove 3/4 cup of the walnut mixture; set aside for later use. Press remaining walnut mixture firmly onto bottom of 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake 15 to 18 min. or until lightly browned.
  • Mix pumpkin, condensed milk, molasses, eggs, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla until well blended; pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved walnut mixture.
  • Bake an additional 30 to 35 min. or until pumpkin mixture is set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Drizzle with Powdered Sugar Glaze. Cut into 36 bars to serve. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.838 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your pumpkin squares will taste. Look for fresh, ripe pumpkin, and use high-quality chocolate and walnuts.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your pumpkin squares tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the pumpkin squares until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the pumpkin squares are cooked through.
  • Let the pumpkin squares cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Chocolate walnut pumpkin squares are a delicious and festive fall treat. Made with a moist pumpkin cake batter, a creamy chocolate walnut filling, and a rich chocolate ganache, these squares are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a sweet and seasonal dessert, give chocolate walnut pumpkin squares a try.

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