Description
These scrumptious pumpkin bars combine rich pumpkin flavors with warm spices, perfect for any fall occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of canned pure pumpkin
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of baking soda
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 2 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp of ground ginger
- 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine the canned pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in another bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until combined. Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the bars to cool before cutting them into squares and serve with optional cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Consider using almond flour for a low-carb version or applesauce to reduce calories while keeping the bars moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg