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Pumpkin Bars Recipe

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3.9 from 56 reviews

These moist and flavorful pumpkin bars are easy to prepare using pumpkin puree and common pantry ingredients. Perfect for fall or any time you're craving a soft, spiced treat, these bars bake to a tender texture and offer a delicious cinnamon aroma with each bite.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup cane sugar
  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to allow it to fully warm up while you prepare the batter.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This ensures an even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly. Then add the cane sugar, dark brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and unsweetened applesauce, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually pour the dry flour mixture into the wet pumpkin mixture, gently stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain the tender texture of the bars.
  5. Prepare for baking: Pour the batter into an ungreased 9×13-inch baking pan, smoothing the surface evenly to ensure uniform baking.
  6. Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bars are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and transfer it to a wire cooling rack. Allow the pumpkin bars to cool completely before cutting into 24 bars and serving.

Notes

  • Do not grease the pan as the bars bake well using an ungreased surface, but you can line it with parchment paper for easier removal if preferred.
  • Room temperature eggs help ensure a smooth batter and better texture.
  • Check doneness at 25 minutes since oven temperatures vary; a toothpick test is the best indicator.
  • You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for variation if desired.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/pumpkin-bars-recipe/