Pumpkin Bars with Applesauce
Description
Fall-flavored pumpkin bars made with applesauce and spices are tasty treats for lunch boxes or bake sales.
Ingredients
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1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
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1 2/3 cups white sugar
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup applesauce
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4 large eggs
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2
Mix pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, applesauce, and eggs together in a medium bowl until fluffy.
3
Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves together in a large bowl. Add pumpkin mixture and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool, about 15 minutes before cutting into 24 bars.