Maple Glazed Pumpkin Spice Bars
Delight in these decadent Maple Glazed Pumpkin Spice Bars, a seasonal treat that perfectly blends the comforting flavors of pumpkin and warm spices. Topped with a luscious maple frosting, these bars are ideal for gatherings or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, they will surely become a favorite in your recipe collection. Perfect for fall, these bars can also be dressed up with chopped pecans for an added crunch.
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
2 1/4 cups (all-purpose, sifted)
baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons
cinnamon
2 teaspoons (ground)
salt
1/4 teaspoon
light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups (packed)
margarine
3/4 cup (softened)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
eggs
2 (large)
pumpkin puree
1 cup (canned or fresh)
butter
1/2 cup (softened)
powdered sugar
3 cups (sifted)
maple syrup
6 tablespoons
chopped pecans
1/2 cup (optional)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the light brown sugar and softened margarine until creamy and smooth. Add vanilla extract.
4
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5
Beat in the pumpkin until well incorporated.
6
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
7
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared jelly-roll pan.
8
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
10
While cooling, prepare the maple frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and maple syrup, mixing until the frosting is light and spreadable.
11
Once the pumpkin bars are completely cooled, spread the maple frosting evenly over the top.
12
If desired, sprinkle with chopped pecans for added texture and flavor.
13
Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Maple Glazed Pumpkin Spice Bars?
They are a moist, seasonal dessert bar that blends pumpkin and warm spices, topped with a luscious maple frosting.
What is the required oven temperature for this recipe?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking.
What size pan should I use for these pumpkin bars?
You should use a greased 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.
What ingredients are in the dry mixture?
The dry mixture consists of 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose sifted flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
How do I prepare the batter's base?
Beat together 1 1/2 cups of packed light brown sugar and 3/4 cup of softened margarine until creamy and smooth, then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How many eggs are needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires 2 large eggs, added one at a time to the sugar mixture.
Can I use fresh pumpkin for these bars?
Yes, you can use 1 cup of either canned or fresh pumpkin puree.
How should I combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
How long do the bars need to bake?
Bake the bars for 20 to 25 minutes.
How do I check if the pumpkin bars are done?
Insert a cake tester or toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, they are finished baking.
Do the bars need to cool before frosting?
Yes, allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before applying the maple frosting.
What ingredients are in the maple frosting?
The frosting is made of 1/2 cup softened butter, 3 cups sifted powdered sugar, and 6 tablespoons of maple syrup.
How do I prepare the maple glaze?
Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and maple syrup until the mixture is light and spreadable.
Can I add nuts to the Maple Glazed Pumpkin Spice Bars?
Yes, you can sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped pecans over the frosting for added texture and flavor.
How should these bars be served?
Once frosted and topped with nuts if desired, cut the dessert into squares and serve.
Is this recipe suitable for autumn gatherings?
Yes, the comforting flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and maple make it an ideal seasonal treat for fall gatherings.
What type of flour is recommended?
The recipe calls for 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose, sifted flour.
How much cinnamon is included in the recipe?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
Does the recipe use butter or margarine for the bars?
The batter uses 3/4 cup of softened margarine, while the frosting uses 1/2 cup of softened butter.
What type of sugar is used in the frosting?
The frosting requires 3 cups of sifted powdered sugar.
How much maple syrup is needed for the glaze?
You will need 6 tablespoons of maple syrup for the frosting.
What is the preparation for the brown sugar?
The 1 1/2 cups of light brown sugar should be packed.
Is there any salt in the recipe?
Yes, there is 1/4 teaspoon of salt included in the dry ingredients.
How much baking powder is used?
The recipe requires 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
What kind of vanilla is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
What is the texture of these bars?
These pumpkin spice bars are described as moist and flavorful.
How many ingredients are in this recipe in total?
There are 13 ingredients listed, including the optional pecans.
Can these bars be enjoyed with coffee?
Yes, they are described as ideal for enjoying with a cup of coffee.
What is the total amount of pumpkin puree needed?
You will need 1 cup of pumpkin puree.
Should the pecans be chopped?
Yes, the recipe suggests 1/2 cup of chopped pecans for the topping.