Easy Pumpkin Spice Bar Recipe

pumpkin spice bars on a black wire rack.

These easy pumpkin bars are moist and hold together well, making them a great addition to a potluck table. I get a big thumbs up whenever I bake them.

4.44 from 23 votes

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings: servings

Author: Kris Bordessa

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 cups pumpkin puree (DIY or canned)
1 ½ cups sugar
1 cup oil avocado or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup raisins
½ cup nuts optional

Instructions

Beat eggs and pumpkin puree together in a large mixing bowl or in the bowl of your stand mixer.
4 large eggs, 2 cups pumpkin puree
Add sugar until combined, then slowly add oil.
1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup oil
Add remaining ingredients in order. Continue mixing just until flour is incorporated, then add raisins.
2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup nuts
Divide batter between two ungreased 8" x 11" baking pans. Sprinkle extra raisins and nuts on top of batter if you like.
Bake at 350*F for 30 minutes or until toothpick or chopstick comes out clean. Cool in pans and then cut into squares.

Notes

These will last for up to 5 days in an airtight container. If it is warm where you are, you might store them in the fridge to avoid any mold. Be aware that the fridge will sometimes dry out cake.

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