Pumpkin Bars
Moist and tender pumpkin bars infused with autumn spices, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp ginger
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- cream cheese frosting Classic choice for topping.
- powdered sugar dusting Simple and sweet.
- toasted pecans or walnuts For added crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well incorporated.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting or slicing into bars.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze bars (without frosting) for up to 2 months.