Description
Delicious Pumpkin Pecan Bars combine warm autumn flavors with a buttery crust and spiced pumpkin filling, topped with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and baking powder until smooth.
- Fold in chopped pecans and pour the mixture over the crust. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until set and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
For enhanced flavors, try using a mix of brown and white sugar or adding spices like cardamom. These bars can be served plain or with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg