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Pumpkin Bars Recipe

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These easy-to-make pumpkin bars combine pumpkin puree with pantry staples like flour, cinnamon, and sugars to create a moist and flavorful treat. Perfect for autumn snacking or dessert, they bake quickly and store well.

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 ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and spices.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another large bowl, beat the room-temperature eggs with the cane sugar, dark brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and unsweetened applesauce until smooth and well blended.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  5. Prepare Pan and Bake: Pour the batter into an ungreased 9×13-inch baking pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bars are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool: Remove the pumpkin bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature eggs for better batter incorporation and a smoother texture.
  • Store pumpkin bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave for 20 seconds or in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes.
  • To freeze, wrap the entire pan or individual bars tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Place in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.
  • Metric conversions given in the recipe are approximate.

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