Pumpkin Gingerbread Bars

Soft, spiced, and utterly irresistible, these Pumpkin Gingerbread Bars are the perfect fall treat that combines the cozy warmth of gingerbread spices with the subtle sweetness of pumpkin puree. Featuring aromatic cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, these bars boast a tender, moist texture thanks to the addition of molasses and real pumpkin. Ready in under an hour, this easy recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings, dessert tables, or a cozy snack with coffee. A dusting of powdered sugar is the finishing touch, adding just the right amount of sweetness to these festive, melt-in-your-mouth bars. Perfectly balanced in flavor and simple to make, these bars are a must-try for anyone craving a seasonal baked good.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar (packed)
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cups Pumpkin puree
• 0.25 cups Molasses
• 1 Large egg
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Powdered sugar (for topping, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars later.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 4

Add the pumpkin puree, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined. The batter may look slightly curdled at this point, but that’s okay.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.

Step 9

Optional: Dust the top of the bars with powdered sugar before cutting into 12 squares or bars.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(981.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3078.5

Total Fat 110.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 449.2mg	0%
Sodium 2644.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 501.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 323.0g
Protein 32.1g	0%

Vitamin D 99.3IU	0%
Calcium 503.7mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 2255.5mg	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: 31.8%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 64.1%