Magically Perfect Pumpkin Bars

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Grease a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3 -In a large bowl, add the yellow cake mix and 3 teaspoons of the pumpkin pie spice and stir together.

Step 4 -Add the butter and the egg and mix with an electric mixer until mixture becomes stiff like cookie dough.

Step 5 -Transfer the cake mixture to the prepared pan and evenly press the dough into the pan using a silicone spatula.

Step 6 -In a medium bowl, add the condensed milk, the pumpkin purée, and the remaining pumpkin spice, and whisk together until smooth.

Step 7 -Pour the pumpkin mixture on top of the cake mixture in the prepared pan.

Step 8 -On top of the pumpkin mixture, evenly layer (in this specific order) the pecans, the dried cranberries, the white chocolate chips, the dark chocolate chips, and the coconut.

Step 9 -Use a fork to lightly press the coconut layer down into the pumpkin mixture.

Step 10 -Bake until the coconut is dark golden-brown and the center is firm, about 35-40 minutes.

Step 11 -Transfer the baking pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool before cutting, at least 20 minutes.

Step 12 -Slice and serve.