White Chocolate and Walnut Pumpkin Bars

An easy-to-make pumpkin bar that has a dense, cake-like texture. It can be assembled relatively quickly, and tastes great with a cup of coffee! For best results, let the bars sit until the next day-the flavors meld and the spices come through more.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 254 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with enough parchment to have overhang on all sides.

Step 2

Whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda in a bowl until well combined.

Step 3

Whisk together pumpkin puree, white sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Mix in 1/2 of the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in remaining flour mixture until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back lightly when touched, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, 30 to 45 minutes. Slice into 24 bars.