In the realm of delectable desserts, few treats can rival the allure of nutty pumpkin bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that delights the senses. These delectable squares, infused with the warm embrace of pumpkin and enhanced by the nutty crunch of toasted pecans, offer a taste of autumn's bounty. Whether you seek a sweet indulgence for a cozy gathering or a delightful addition to your holiday spread, nutty pumpkin bars emerge as a culinary masterpiece that captivates the hearts of dessert enthusiasts.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
NUTTY GRAIN AND OAT BARS
We can't stress it enough: Pack the mixture as tightly as possible into the loaf pan. This is essential for the slices to hold together when cut.
Provided by Dawn Perry
Categories Nut Breakfast Kid-Friendly Date Tree Nut Oat Healthy Seed Bon Appétit Quick and Healthy snack snack week Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8 1/2x4" loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on long sides; spray parchment.
- Bring dates and maple syrup to a boil in a small saucepan, reduce heat to medium-high, and boil, stirring often, until dates are very soft and maple syrup is slightly reduced, 8-10 minutes. Remove date mixture from heat and stir in butter until it is melted. Mash dates with a potato masher or fork until as smooth as possible. (if you have an immersion blender, it will work, too). You should have about 1 cup.
- Toss oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, amaranth, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in date mixture until evenly coated. Scrape half of oat mixture into prepared pan and press very firmly and evenly with a rubber spatula to compress it as much as possible. Add remaining oat mixture and press until very tightly packed into pan.
- Bake, tenting with foil if browning too quickly, until loaf is darkened in color and firm around the edges, and center gives just slightly when pressed, 45-50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let loaf cool in pan before turning out (it can even sit overnight). Cut into 1/2"-thick slices with a serrated knife.
- For crisp bars, lay slices on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F until golden brown, 8-10 minutes, or toast as desired in a toaster oven.
- DO AHEAD: Loaf can be made 5 days ahead. Keep tightly wrapped at room temperature.
PUMPKIN NUT BARS
A moist, soft cookie bar that has been a favorite of my family for years. I got the recipe originally from my kid's Grandma B.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch pan.
- Beat together margarine, brown sugar and eggs.
- Sift dry ingredients together and then combine with egg mixture.
- Stir in pumpkin, nuts and vanilla.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool before frosting.
- For frosting: Mix together thoroughly cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla.
PUMPKIN BARS I
Good with cream cheese frosting.
Provided by A. Schreier
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9 x 13-inch pans.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin, vegetable oil, eggs, and sugar. Add the flour mixture and stir just until combined. Mix in the walnuts.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack and frost bars with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 400.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
NUTTY PUMPKIN BARS
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.
Provided by Gran28540
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- 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.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
- 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 : Calories 152.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 95.5 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
PUMPKIN BARS WITH BROWN SUGAR NUT TOPPING
Make and share this Pumpkin Bars With Brown Sugar Nut Topping recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Prepare an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- For the crust; cut the butter into the brown sugar and oats until crumbly.
- Press into bottom and up the sides of prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- For the topping; cut the butter into nuts, flour and brown sugar; set aside.
- For the filling; combine all ingredients in a large bowl; whisk/mix until well blended and smooth.
- Pour into prepared crust.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven then immediately sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the filling.
- Return to oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Cool on a rack.
- Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.1, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 267.1, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 24, Protein 6.2
PUMPKIN WALNUT SQUARES
My mother-in-law handed this pumpkin bar recipe down as a surefire way to keep my husband happy during the holidays. It's his favorite childhood dessert. -Melissa Conchieri, Northport, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set aside 1/2 cup cake mix for filling. In a small bowl, combine the oil, 1 egg and remaining cake mix. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup walnuts., In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, milk, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, reserved cake mix and remaining eggs. Pour over crust; sprinkle with remaining walnuts., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
NUTTY PUMPKIN BROWNIES
Adding the rich harvest flavor of pumpkin to Betty Crocker Shake-n-Pour brownie mix gives you a ready-to-go fall treat that's easy to fix and delicious to eat.
Provided by Paula Jones
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.
- Turn brownie mix container upside down; tap lid on counter to loosen mix. Add water. Replace lid tightly. Shake hard 45 seconds. Tap bottom corners of container to loosen remaining mix; shake again.
- Pour batter into pan. Replace lid, turn container upside down and tap on counter. Pour remaining batter into pan.
- In small bowl, stir together pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Spread pumpkin mixture over batter. Using knife or chopstick, make swirl pattern.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until brownies pull away from side of pan and center is set. Cool completely in pan, about 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle pecans over top. For large brownies, cut into 3 rows by 2 rows; for small brownies, cut into 3 rows by 3 rows.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
Tips:
- Use fresh pumpkin puree. Fresh pumpkin puree has a more intense flavor than canned pumpkin puree. If you don't have fresh pumpkin puree, you can make your own by roasting a pumpkin in the oven and then pureeing it in a food processor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a 9x13 inch baking pan. A 9x13 inch baking pan is the perfect size for these bars. If you use a smaller pan, the bars will be too thick and may not cook through.
- Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the bars are cooked through.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
Conclusion:
These nutty pumpkin bars are a delicious and easy-to-make fall dessert. They're perfect for potlucks, parties, or just a snack at home. With their moist pumpkin flavor, crunchy pecans, and creamy cream cheese frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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