Pumpkin Shortbread Bars Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup cold butter

Servings: persons

1/2 cup softened butter
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cold butter

1
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Beat 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract together until blended. Mix in 1 cup flour until no longer dry. Press into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for a few minutes. Reduce the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Whisk together 1/3 cup flour, the baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; set aside. Beat the eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the pecans together in a bowl until the pumpkin is smooth. Stir in the flour mixture until just incorporated and spread the batter over the parbaked crust.
5
Place 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup of cold butter into a bowl. Press the butter into the flour using a pastry blender or fork until no pieces of butter remain and the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the pumpkin batter.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan. Cut into bars before serving.

1069

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Shortbread Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Shortbread Bars

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