Delicious and Easy Pumpkin Bars with a Sweet Maple Glaze

These pumpkin bars are perfect for autumn gatherings or as a sweet treat for any time of the year. The combination of pumpkin, warm spices, and a rich maple glaze makes these bars irresistible to anyone with a sweet tooth.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
3. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the bars are baking, prepare the maple glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
8. Once the bars have cooled slightly, drizzle the maple glaze over the top and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
9. Allow the glaze to set before cutting the bars into squares and serving.

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