Ruth's Pumpkin Dessert Squares

This is my baby sister's recipe for pumpkin squares. I have found other recipes that are just not the same--and if they aren't like Ruths, then they simply aren't anywhere near as good.
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Serves:
- Yields:
- Units:
2
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ingredients
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Bottom Crust
- 1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix (reserve 1 cup)
- 1⁄2 cup margarine, melted
- 1 egg
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Filling
- 2 cups pumpkin
- 2⁄3 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
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Topping
- 1 cup yellow cake mix (the one you reserved)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 1⁄4 cup margarine
directions
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Bottom Crust:
- From the cake mix package reserve 1 cup aside for the topping. Mix the rest of the cake mix with the melted margarine and egg. Combine and press firmly into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Prick with a fork and bake in oven till lightly brown.
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Filling:
- Mix pumpkin, milk, pumpkin pie spice, 2 eggs, brown sugar. Combine filling ingredients and pour over crust.
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Topping:
- Mix the one cup of reserved cake mix, cinnamon, sugar, and margarine together using a fork till crumbly. Sprinkle over filling.
- Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. This has a better flavor the next day.
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"This is my baby sister's recipe for pumpkin squares. I have found other recipes that are just not the same--and if they aren't like Ruths, then they simply aren't anywhere near as good."
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