Description
Pumpkin blondies blend fall spices with a chewy, gooey texture for a perfect autumn dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt separately.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until edges firm and toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool 10-15 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix batter to keep blondies tender.
- Measure flour correctly to avoid dryness.
- Use fresh spices for best flavor.
- Let blondies cool completely before cutting.
- Try adding a cream cheese swirl or nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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