Pumpkin Spiced Brownie Bars
- Ingredients:10
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:250
Pumpkin Spiced Brownie Bars
- Ingredients:10
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:250
A cream cheese-pumpkin mixture is layered over cinnamon-spiced brownies, topped with toasted hazelnuts.
Ingredient
Pumpkin Mixture
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese, softened | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Brown sugar, packed | 7.75 oz | 1 cup |
| Eggs, large | 6 oz | 3 each |
| Pumpkin puree, canned | 1 lb | 1 3/4 cups |
| Pumpkin pie spice | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
| Water, cool approx. 72°F | 8 oz | 1 cup |
Topping
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelnuts, finely chopped | 4 oz | 1 cup |
Brownies
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Water, hot approx. 120°F | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 3 cups |
| Gold Medal™ Chocolate Brownie Mix (11312) | 6 lb | 1 box |
| Cinnamon, ground | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
Instructions
- Pumpkin Mixture
Place cream cheese and sugar in a mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Stop mixer, scrape paddle and sides of bowl; add eggs and mix on medium speed for 1 minute or until combined.
Add canned pumpkin and pumpkin spice to bowl. Mix on low speed for 1 minute or until combined.
Stop mixer, scrape paddle and sides of bowl. Mix on low speed, slowly adding the water, for 1 minute or until mixture is combined and smooth.
- Brownies
Pour total amount of water into a different mixing bowl. Add brownie mix and cinnamon.
Mix using a paddle attachment on low speed for 30 seconds. Stop mixer, scrap bowl and paddle.
Mix on low speed for an additional 30 seconds. DO NOT OVERMIX.
- Assembly
Spread chopped hazelnuts in an even layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan; bake at 325°F for 5-7 minutes until lightly toasted. Allow to cool.
Deposit brownie batter into a greased or parchment-lined, full sheet pan.
Deposit prepared pumpkin mixture, dropping spoonfuls randomly over batter; spread evenly (some brownie batter may be visible).
Sprinkle toasted hazelnuts on top and bake as directed below or until bars are completely set in center.
Allow to cool before portioning.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
300°F |
27-32 minutes |
Standard Oven |
350°F |
40-45 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 13 minutes of baking.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories250
- Total Fat9g
- Protein3g
- Total Carbohydrate37g
- Sugars4g
Servings: 64
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 250
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2&½
