Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Squares:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping (Optional):

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp milk (or more, for desired consistency)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Prepare Wet Ingredients:
   In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures:
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Bake:
   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool:
   Allow the pumpkin squares to cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing into squares.
7. Optional Topping:
   In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled pumpkin squares for added sweetness and spice.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve your Pumpkin Squares warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Perfect for cozy fall evenings or holiday gatherings! 🎃✨