Chewy Pumpkin Spice Squares : A Cookalong Original
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A brand new creation! Chewy, sweet, dense, and very satisfying pumpkin- and spice-flavored dessert squares.
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Hard
Needed Items
Durations
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45 minutes prep (including resting time)
35 minutes baking
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups dark (or light) brown sugar
1/2 cup canned pureed pumpkin (not "pumpkin pie filling")
1/2 cup butter
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Decorator's sugar, granulated sugar, or powdered sugar, for sprinkling on top
Number of Servings
- 16 squares
Equipment
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8"x 8" baking pan
2 Qt non-stick saucepan
Silicone spatula
Non-stick cooking spray
Large bowl
Kitchen knife
Do-Aheads
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Get egg out of fridge to warm up
Spray pan with non-stick spray
Chop walnuts
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