Pumpkin Squares

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (170g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg until combined.
4. Stir in pumpkin puree. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 square):

• Calories: 180
• Fat: 9g
• Carbs: 25g
• Protein: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and tender texture
• Rich pumpkin flavor with warm spices
• Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack

User Comments:

• "These pumpkin squares are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like fall."
• "The spices give these squares such a delicious flavor. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh."
• "The pumpkin flavor is perfect without being overpowering. These are the best pumpkin squares I've ever had."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure not to overmix the batter, as this can make the squares dense.
• If you don't have pumpkin puree, you can use 1 cup of mashed fresh pumpkin.
• Let the squares cool completely before cutting them, as they may fall apart if they're hot.