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Pro Cooking Tips
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor and texture.
- Toast the nuts lightly before adding them to enhance their crunch and aroma.
- Don’t overbake; check with a toothpick to keep the bars moist and tender.
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Step 1
Gently heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9x13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, pumpkin, half a cup of butter, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, and baking powder. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to mix everything together until the batter is smooth and well combined, which should take about 2 minutes. Gently fold in the pecans, then spread the batter evenly in your prepared pan.
Step 2
Pop it into the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges start to turn a nice golden brown. Once it's done, take it out and let it cool completely.
Step 3
While the bars are cooling, beat together 2 tablespoons of butter and the confectioners' sugar until you get a smooth mixture. Then add the orange juice and zest, continuing to mix until the frosting is light and easy to spread. Finally, spread the frosting over the cooled bars and enjoy!
