Pumpkin Cranberry Bars

Welcome autumn flavors into your kitchen with these irresistible Pumpkin Cranberry Bars—a perfect blend of warm spices, moist pumpkin puree, and sweet-tart dried cranberries. These bars combine a tender, spiced base with delightful bursts of cranberry and optional crunchy pecans for a fall-inspired treat that's ideal for snacking or dessert. Quick and easy to make, this recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep and bakes to golden perfection in under 35 minutes. With seasonal ingredients like cinnamon, ginger, and pumpkin complementing the chewy texture of cranberries, these bars are as festive as they are delicious. Serve them at holiday gatherings or enjoy with your morning coffee for a cozy start to the day. Perfectly portable and easy to store, they bring all the flavors of fall in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 0.75 cups dried cranberries
• 0.5 cups chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.

Step 5

Mix in the pumpkin puree until smooth.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped pecans (if using).

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.

Step 11

Cut into 12 bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(956.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3009.7

Total Fat 104.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 348.4mg	0%
Sodium 1847.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 499.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.5g	0%
Total Sugars 328.2g
Protein 34.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 283.7mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 1201.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.6%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 64.9%