Pumpkin Pie Bars That Will Warm Your Heart This Fall
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Decadent Browned Butter Blondies That Melt in Your Mouth
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 265 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup Butter (Use unsalted for better control over salt content)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (Provides deep sweetness)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (Adjust to taste)
- 2 large Eggs (No substitutes recommended)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Use pure for best taste)
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with gluten-free flour)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (May be omitted if not available)
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree (Canned works well)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (Can be replaced with coconut cream)
- 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice (Can use individual spices)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Essential for flavor enhancement)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine all-purpose flour and remaining dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then add to the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Press the dough into the lined baking pan and bake for about 15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Prepare the filling by whisking together pumpkin puree, heavy cream, eggs, both sugars, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40 minutes.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack for 45 to 60 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Slice into squares and serve, possibly topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg