Irresistible Spiced Pumpkin Dessert Bars

Ingredients

- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups pure pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to thoroughly preheat to ensure even baking.

2. Prepare Baking Dish:
Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing a slight overhang on the sides for easy removal of the bars once baked.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Whisk together until smooth and well-blended.
Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Stir in the pumpkin puree until fully incorporated.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, fine sea salt, and pumpkin spice. Make sure the dry mixture is well combined, breaking up any lumps.

5. Incorporate Dry into Wet Mixture:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture of the bars.

6. Transfer and Smooth:
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula for a uniform thickness across the dish.

7. Bake:
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick in the center of the bars—if it comes out clean, the bars are ready.

8. Cool and Cut:
Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars from the dish. Cut into equal squares to serve.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT20M
20 minutes preparation
- PT35M
35 minutes cooking

Total Time

- PT55M
55 minutes total

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Pumpkin bars, Spiced dessert, Fall recipe, Pumpkin puree, Easy baking, Pumpkin spice bars, Autumn dessert, Oven baking, Dessert bars, Holiday sweets

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,600 calories

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