Pumpkin Blondies
With a cozy fall flavor, these pumpkin blondies have a soft, rich texture and warm, buttery taste. Each bite is packed with brown sugar sweetness and a hint of cinnamon spice — like pumpkin pie meets a chewy brownie. Perfect for fall gatherings, bake sales, or an afternoon treat with coffee.
Servings 12 - 16 blondies
Calories 189kcal
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter or vegan butter, melted (1 stick)
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin purée not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins (Use ½ cup any combination)
- chocolate chips or white chocolate chips/chunks
- chopped pecans or walnuts
- chopped raisins or dried cranberries
- pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (or pumpkin spice).
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Add pumpkin purée and vanilla, and mix until combined.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix. Fold in up to a ½ cup of chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Top with more of your mixins if desired. Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.
Notes
- A neutral oil can replace the butter in a pinch, but you will lose some moisture and flavor in the blondies.
- The blondies are done baking when the edges begin to turn golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs
- You want the pumpkin squares to be completely cooled before you slice them; otherwise, they’ll tear.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1826IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
