Pumpkin Squares

Photo by tedeytan

These Pumpkin Squares make the perfect snack for your morning coffee, packed in school lunches, and can even serve as dessert. Bring along to pot luck dinners, tailgate parties and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 2/3 cups pumpkin puree
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Cream cheese frosting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.

Sift flour and baking soda into a bowl.

Sprinkle in the salt, nutmeg and cinnamon, then toss to combine.

Whisk eggs until frothy in a separate bowl.

Add the brown sugar and whisk until dissolved.

Pour in the oil while stirring. Continue whisking until blended well.

Add the flour mix to the egg blend and stir until moistened through.

Gently stir in pumpkin and walnuts.

Coat a square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake for 27 minutes.

Allow to cool before frosting.

Cut into squares.

Note: Instead of walnuts and frosting, try dusting with powdered sugar.

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 27 minutes