Sunday, October 13, 2013

Cake Dome Sunday #36: Gingerbread Pumpkin Bars


Nothing says autumn to me like the aroma of gingerbread and the flavors of pumpkin and spices.  Today I'm doing some baking for our Thanksgiving feast which here in Canada is tomorrow!  This year I am not making a pumpkin pie but I didn't want to leave out a pumpkin dessert completely and that is when I decided to make Gingerbread Pumpkin Bars.  They'll be a yummy treat with left over turkey sandwiches.  I am going to make a pie and tomorrow you can see (and get the recipe for) Cranberry Chess Pie
 

So today, I present GINGERBREAD PUMPKIN BARS and the recipe.  If you have gingerbread lovers in your home you'll certainly want to give these a try.


 
GINGERBREAD PUMPKIN BARS

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup of Fancy Molasses (I used Crosby's molasses)
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/3 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats
Pumpkin Filling:
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup Fancy Molasses
  • 250 g (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 eggs
Glaze (optional )
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla paste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Directions:

FOR THE BAR:
  1. Combine sugar, butter and molasses in a large bowl.  Beat at medium speed until creamy.  Reduce speed to low.  Add flour, baking soda and pumpkin pie spice and beat until well mixed.
  2. Place 3/4 cup of the bar mixture in a small bowl and add the quick oats and mix well.  Set the bowl aside.
  3. Press remaining mixture into an un-greased 15" X 10" X 1" jelly-roll pan pressing evenly with the back of a spoon.
FOR THE FILLING:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl except for the eggs.  Beat well until completely blended.  Add eggs and continue beating until well blended.
  2. Spread mixture over the pressed bar mixture to within 1/4" of the edge.
  3. Crumble reserved oat mixture over filling.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the topping is light golden brown.  Cool completely.
FOR THE GLAZE:
  1. Combine powdered sugar, butter and vanilla in a small bowl.  Beat at medium speed, gradually adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency.
  2. Drizzle over cooled bars.
*Bars are best made no more than 1 day ahead as the crust starts to soften after a couple days.
*Store in loosely covered container in the refrigerator


Until next time,
 
Cheers!
 
 






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11 comments:

  1. Oh YUM! These look so good, I love anything gingerbread, and it sounds delicious paired with the pumpkin and drizzled with the sweet glaze! Sounds like a delicious fall dessert!!!!

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  2. Wow, These look sensational. Pinning for sure! Thanks for linking up to the Marvelous Mondays link party.

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  3. These look absolutely yum, will be trying them out shortly.
    Thank you.
    I am visiting you from Tasty tuesday link Party, and love your blog and am now following you.
    You would be most welcome at my blog, if you have the time or inclination, it is http://www.wabyerley.blogspot.com
    Ihope that you have a wonderful afternoon and evening. Great big hug.
    Love and best wishes
    Anne

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  4. Pumpkin AND gingerbread! Sounds like heaven!

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  5. They sound delicious, I love both flavours. Visiting from Tasty Tuesday's. Laura@baking in pyjamas

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  6. Wow! This sounds delish! I'm hosting a pillow cover giveaway that you should enter. http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/10/pillow-covers-giveaway.html

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  7. Jennifer, I almost hate to admit that I don't like pumpkin spice or ginger. Your photography is awesome. They sure look delicious!

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  8. These look marvelous! Pinned!! I am coordinating several holiday themed roundups! Below I have listed the themes. If you are interested send me an email at apeekintomyparadise@gmail.com. In the subject line put HOLIDAY ROUNDUP. I will send you an email with the details. POST FOR THE FOLLOWING THEMES: THANKSGIVING RECIPES (where this recipe would shine!)
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  9. I didn't find a pin it button but I manually pinned this recipe because it looks amazing!

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