Description
Chewy pumpkin blondies with warm spices are a fall favorite that perfectly combines rich pumpkin flavor with cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. These delightful treats are easy to whip up, making them ideal for gatherings or quiet mornings with coffee. Each gooey square is a comforting embrace that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Whisk in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and pumpkin puree, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- If desired, fold in nuts for added texture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg