Pumpkin Pie Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

35-40 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Add to the wet ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
5. In a small bowl, combine pumpkin puree and brown sugar. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the batter.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Information:

(Per bar) * Calories: 250 * Fat: 12g * Carbohydrates: 35g * Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy, pumpkin filling
• Sweet and spicy crust
• Perfect for fall gatherings

User Comments:

• "These pumpkin pie bars are absolutely delicious! The crust is perfect and the pumpkin filling is creamy and flavorful."
• "I love making these bars for Thanksgiving. They're always a hit with my guests."
• "These bars are so easy to make and they taste like something from a five-star restaurant."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough bars.
• Let the bars cool completely before cutting into them, as this will help them set.
• Serve the bars with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra treat.