NUTTY PUMPKIN BARS

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This recipe was from my elderly neighbor and I loved as a child. She has long since passed away but whenever I make these the happy childhood memories come rushing back.

Provided by Gran28540

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
⅔ cup solid-pack pumpkin puree
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Beat flour, brown sugar, pumpkin, 1/2 cup butter, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, and baking powder together in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until batter is evenly combined, about 2 minutes. Fold pecans into batter and spread into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  • Beat 2 tablespoons butter and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth; beat in orange juice and orange zest until frosting is light and spreadable. Spread frosting onto cooled bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 95.5 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

Abir Rhoman
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Jaide Moreno
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I'm not a fan of pumpkin desserts, but these bars were really good! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Arooj Aslam
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Ralph Baiden
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect fall dessert.


Emmanuel Frama
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These bars are so moist and flavorful! I love the pumpkin and spice flavors. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Mdjebon jebon
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds for the pecans in the topping. They turned out great!


ZainAsgharr Asgharr
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Konstantin Rosic
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These bars were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it! They were so delicious.


Leah Montelongo
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Akbal Hamidi
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Kadijata Bah
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I've never been a fan of pumpkin desserts, but these bars changed my mind! They're delicious!


Richard Gift
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These bars are the perfect fall dessert! They're moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I love the pecan topping too.


Dark_ Skull752
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were so easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Nureni Hassan
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I made these bars for my Halloween party and they were a huge success! They were gone in minutes!


Shex Kamal
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These bars are so moist and flavorful! The pumpkin and spices give them such a warm and cozy flavor. I love the pecan topping too. It adds a nice crunch.


Emmanuel Ali
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit! They're perfect for fall gatherings or just as a sweet treat.


Mnk Mnk
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still came out moist and delicious. My family loved them.


Sadaf Noreen
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but these bars were amazing! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement.


Shahdj shah
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.


Sardar Zulfiqar
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These pumpkin bars were a hit at my Thanksgiving gathering! They were moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved the crunchy pecan topping. Will definitely be making them again!