Irresistibly Soft Pumpkin Spice Latte Bars for Cozy Days
Delightful Pumpkin Spice Latte Bars blend pumpkin purée and espresso for a cozy treat perfect for autumn gatherings.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- 8-inch square pan
- spatula
- wire rack
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Pumpkin purée
- ½ cup Vegetable oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil
- ½ cup Unsalted butter Must be softened
- 2 teaspoons Pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8" square pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, mix together granulated sugar, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir continuously over medium heat until smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the egg to the cooled mixture and stir until fully combined, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour and baking powder until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out to the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 32 to 36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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