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Pumpkin Spice Bars with White Chocolate

Moist and tender pumpkin spice bars with white chocolate chunks are the ultimate autumn dessert or sweet snack! No electric mixer needed.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 squares

Ingredients
  

  • cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled to measure)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • tsp ground cloves
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup plain pumpkin puree (canned, room temperature)
  • ½ cup white chocolate*, chopped (plus more for topping, if desired)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit (176° Celsius). Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt). Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, vigorously whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Whisk well until combined.
  • Sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined, with no flour streaks. Gently fold in white chocolate chunks.
  • Pour the batter into the lined baking pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. (The center will feel somewhat soft to the touch, but will firm up.)
  • Let cool, then slice into bars!

Notes

*You can also use white chocolate chips, if desired.
Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If adding frosting with dairy, be sure to store the bars in the refrigerator. (Keep in mind: refrigerating this cake can dry it out, so avoid making it too far in advance).
Keyword bars, cake, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, white chocolate