Cinnamon-Spiced Pumpkin Cookie Bars with Toasted Pecans
Rich, spiced pumpkin bars with a crunchy pecan topping and a cinnamon-sugar crust for a cozy fall treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 tbsp cinnamon until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 cup melted butter, stirring until a dough forms.
- Step 2: Press half the dough into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup toasted pecans over the dough. Spread the remaining dough over the pecans, pressing gently to form a layered bar.
- Step 3: Bake for 25 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool completely, then cut into 16 squares and serve.
