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Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Bars
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These soft and moist Pumpkin Bars are a cozy, spiced treat perfect for fall or any time you want a delicious snack. Made with simple pantry staples like pumpkin puree, warm spices, and your choice of flour, these bars are easy to prepare and packed with rich pumpkin flavor. Customize them with nuts, frosting, or gluten-free flour for a unique twist, ideal for sharing or gifting.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (pure pumpkin, not pie filling)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
  • 1 cup sugar (a mix of brown sugar and granulated sugar recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter

Optional Variations & Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (for a nutty crunch)
  • Cream cheese frosting or maple frosting (for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom, allspice, or orange zest (for spice variations)
  • Dark chocolate, melted, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and clean slices.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until evenly combined. This creates a fragrant and well-leavened base.
  3. Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and oil or melted butter until smooth and fully incorporated, forming the moist core of the bars.
  4. Bring It All Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined with no visible flour streaks. Avoid overmixing to keep bars tender.
  5. Bake and Cool: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares to maintain moisture and neat edges.

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality spices for the best flavor impact.
  • Remove bars as soon as a toothpick comes out clean with few crumbs to avoid dryness.
  • Cool bars fully before slicing to prevent crumbling.
  • Fold in any nuts or chocolate chips gently to protect batter texture.
  • Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to control sugar and spices.

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