Description
Indulge in these moist and spiced pumpkin bars that perfectly capture the essence of fall. With a rich flavor from pumpkin and brown sugar, they’re a delightful treat for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides.
- Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 5: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 6: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture using a spatula.
- Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Step 8: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 9: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. You can also add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.