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Gluten free pumpkin bars.

Gluten-free Pumpkin Bars

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
These gluten-free pumpkin bars are full of fall flavor and topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for holidays or cozy nights in, and easy to make with all-purpose or whole wheat flour if preferred.

Ingredients

For the bars:

  • 2 cups (268 grams) Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-free Baking Flour see notes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice see notes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs 50 grams each out of shell, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar or more coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup (80 grams) maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup (177 ml) olive oil or refined coconut oil, melted and still warm
  • 15 ounces (425 grams) pumpkin puree

For the frosting:

  • 1/3 cup (75 grams) unsalted butter softened
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) full-fat cream cheese room temp
  • 1/16 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar + more to taste
  • cinnamon for dusting

Instructions

Make the bars:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C), and line a 9” x 13” (23 cm x 33 cm) pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (flour through salt).
    2 cups (268 grams) Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-free Baking Flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • In another large bowl, mix together the remaining bar ingredients except the eggs. Stir until combined, and then beat in the eggs.
    1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar, 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (80 grams) maple syrup, 3/4 cup (177 ml) olive oil, 15 ounces (425 grams) pumpkin puree, 2 large eggs
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix just until combined. Do not over mix!
  • Bake for 26-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely on a cooling rack for about 2 hours.

Make the frosting:

  • Beat the butter and cream cheese with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until soft and smooth.
    1/3 cup (75 grams) unsalted butter, 8 ounces (225 grams) full-fat cream cheese
  • Add the salt and vanilla and beat until combined. Add in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, and beat until fluffy.
    1/16 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
  • Spread over the cooled cake and dust lightly with cinnamon.
    cinnamon for dusting
  • Once frosted, store your pumpkin bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll stay fresh for about 4-5 days. If you prefer to serve them at room temperature, take them out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • For a non-GF version, you can use 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose or whole wheat flour. These bars also came out great with King Arthur Flour Gluten-free Measure for Measure Flour. I can't say for sure whether or not other brands would work well without trying them myself.
  • If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can use: 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon + 1 teaspoon ground ginger + 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg + 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 211mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 3581IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 34
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