Ingredients for Pumpkin Cheese Praline Bars
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- Hazelnut Extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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How to Make Pumpkin Cheese Praline Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Lightly grease the parchment paper with softened butter.
- **Prepare Pumpkin Batter:** In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking powder, and baking soda for 30 seconds until well combined.
- Beat in the softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree until just combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan.
- **Prepare Cream Cheese Batter:** In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fluffy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until combined.
- Spread the cream cheese batter evenly over the pumpkin batter in the pan.
- Pour the remaining pumpkin batter over the cream cheese layer.
- Using a knife or spatula, gently swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect.
- **Prepare Praline Topping:** In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the flour and pecans until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the praline topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper overhang.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
66g
Fat
29g
Carbs
8g
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