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.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 9x13-inch pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar

  • 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

Frosting:

  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. 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.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.

  4. 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 (per serving)

153 Calories
7g Fat
22g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 96mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 52mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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