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Autumn Spice Bars How to Bake Them

Autumn Spice Bars How to Bake Them

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Warm, moist, and full of cozy fall flavors, these Autumn Spice Bars are the perfect treat for crisp days and cozy evenings. Packed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, they’re easy to make and even easier to love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla and pumpkin puree until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Serve as-is or with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. These bars also freeze well for up to 2 months. For extra indulgence, top with cream cheese frosting.