Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these irresistible pumpkin bars! Soft and spiced, each bite evokes memories of autumn afternoons spent with loved ones. Perfect for gatherings or a delightful treat alongside your favorite hot beverage, these bars are sure to become a seasonal staple. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll be savoring the taste of pumpkin and warm spices in no time.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before cutting into squares; serve plain or with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg