Debbie’s Pumpkin Bars ๐๐ซ
Description: Another recipe from a former co-worker, these pumpkin bars are a delightful treat, perfect for indulging your sweet tooth. They may not be the ideal choice for those watching their waistlines, but their irresistible taste makes them worth every calorie. I’ve personally whipped up batches of both the original and a healthier version, and they’ve never failed to impress!
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 24 bars
- Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (5/5)
- Calories: 200.4 per serving
- Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Potluck, Winter, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven, Easy
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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2 cups | Sugar |
1 cup | Eggs (about 4 large) |
4 cups | All-purpose flour |
2 tsp | Baking powder |
2 tsp | Baking soda |
1 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
1/4 tsp | Salt |
1/4 tsp | Pumpkin pie spice |
1 cup | Canned pumpkin puree |
1 cup | Chopped nuts |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). This ensures it’s nice and hot when you’re ready to bake the bars.
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Prepare Pan: Grease and flour a 10×15 jelly roll pan, ensuring it’s well-prepared to prevent sticking. Set it aside for now.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar, oil, and eggs until well-combined. This forms the base of the batter and adds sweetness and moisture.
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Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. This ensures even distribution and helps to avoid any lumps in the batter.
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Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring well to combine. You want a smooth batter with no dry pockets of flour.
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Incorporate Pumpkin and Nuts: Once the batter is well-mixed, gently fold in the canned pumpkin puree and chopped nuts. This adds a delicious autumnal flavor and a delightful crunch to the bars.
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Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan, spreading it out evenly. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bars are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. This ensures they set properly and are easier to slice.
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Frost or Serve: Once cooled, you have two delicious options for serving. You can either frost the bars with cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgent treat, or serve them as is with a dollop of Cool Whip for a lighter touch.
These pumpkin bars are perfect for sharing at potlucks, serving as a Thanksgiving dessert, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee on a cozy winter evening. With their irresistible flavor and easy preparation, they’re sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!