Best Nutty Pumpkin Bars Recipes

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PUMPKIN BARS



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Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are the ultimate fall treat. But my family likes them so much, they ask me to make them all year long! -Brenda Keller, Andalusia, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 large eggs, room temperature
1-2/3 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
ICING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool completely. , For icing, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla in a small bowl. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread icing over bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NUTTY PUMPKIN BARS



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
⅔ cup solid-pack pumpkin puree
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

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 AND WALNUT SQUARES



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The buttery crust and crumb topping plus the creamy pumpkin filling make this a popular dessert at potlucks. Try it with whipped cream, ice cream or all by its yummy self. This is the pumpkin walnut recipe to end all recipes. -Ruth Beller, Sun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix flour, sugar and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping; press remaining mixture onto bottom and halfway up sides of a 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, beat eggs, pumpkin, milk, cinnamon, salt and allspice just until smooth. Pour into crust; sprinkle with reserved topping., Bake until golden brown, 50-55 minutes. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PUMPKIN NUT BARS



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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

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

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.

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