Description
Indulge in these scrumptious gluten-free pumpkin squares that are perfect for fall. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, they make a delightful dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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For the Pumpkin Squares:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in nuts if desired.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the dish, spread evenly, and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for lasting freshness.
- Consider adding cream cheese frosting for a decadent touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
