Description
These Delicious Gluten-Free Pumpkin Squares are a perfect treat for the fall season. With warm spices and a moist texture, they are sure to become a favorite dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Mixture:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 28–32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice: Let the squares cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added texture, sprinkle chopped pecans or chocolate chips on top before baking.
- You can also top with cream cheese frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
