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Whenever I’m in need of a good ole’ classic dessert I often turn to this pumpkin bar recipe. First, this recipe is fantastic because it’s absolutely delicious. Secondly, no one can seem to tell whenever I make a gluten-free version. Thirdly, it’s a dessert that freezes really well, so it can be made ahead of time.
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Pumpkin Lovers!
Yes, I admit I am one of those people who love all things pumpkin. As a matter of fact, I enjoy pumpkin recipes all year long, not just during the fall months.
Along with pumpkin bars, my family and I also enjoy pumpkin donuts, pancakes, smoothies, muffins, cookies, cake, trifles, parfaits, pie, and mini pumpkin pie bites, cheesecake, and even frozen butter pecan pumpkin pie! (I told you that I love all things pumpkin.)
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Pumpkin Bar Ingredients
The ingredients consist of eggs, sugar, oil, baking powder, baking sugar, salt, cinnamon, flour (or gluten-free flour, and of course, 100% pure pumpkin.
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Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (If you look closely at the photo above you can see where I poked the pumpkin bars with a toothpick to see if they were ready to take out of the oven.)
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The icing consists of softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and milk.
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I personally like to garnish my pumpkin bars with a generous sprinkle of chopped pecans. You can also use chopped walnuts, or leave them plain.
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Every bit is loaded with abundant texture and flavor. The pumpkin, the smooth, creamy icing, and crunchy pecans make an excellent combination.
NOTE: Recipe updated on 03/27/2024
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The Best and Easiest Pumpkin Bars (Gluten-Free Option)
A deliciously moist and tender pumpkin dessert that everyone seems to love.
Ingredients
- PUMPKIN BARS
- 4 eggs
- 1-2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 can (16-ounces) 100% pure pumpkin
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (GF Option: use a gluten-free flour blend + 2 teaspoons xanthan gum unless flour already contains it.)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional: add 1 tablespoon ground flax (for extra fiber/nutrition)
- ICING
- 3-ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 - 2 tablespoons milk
- GARNISH
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well.
- Pour into a lightly greased 15-in x 10-in x 1-in jelly roll pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.
- For the icing, beat cream cheese, sugar, butter, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Add enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Spread evenly over bars. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Cut and serve.
Notes
These bars freeze well up to 1 month.
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What’s your favorite pumpkin recipe?
Enjoy!
Linda
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