Description
A warm, comforting chewy pumpkin dessert perfect for fall gatherings and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans work well)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Slice into squares or rectangles and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Top with whipped cream or caramel sauce for an extra treat! Feel free to experiment with spices and ingredient swaps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg