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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250
Delight in these soft, spiced pumpkin bars with a cinnamon-sugar topping, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

Butter and Sugar

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar, divided

Eggs and Vanilla

  • 2 large large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Pumpkin and Spices

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for batter)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Topping

  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
  • Cream butter and 1.5 cups sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Combine with wet ingredients.
  • Press two-thirds of dough into pan. Spread pumpkin mixture over it. Crumble remaining dough on top.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes. Cool, then sprinkle cinnamon-sugar topping. Cut into squares.

Notes

Ensure pumpkin is well mixed for even flavor distribution.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin