Soft pumpkin bars with spiced warmth, nutty crunch, and holiday flavors for gatherings or casual snacking.
# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
15 - 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
16 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until homogeneous.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
05 - Stir in chopped nuts and chocolate chips, if desired.
06 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
07 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into portions.
