This easy, one bowl Caramel Pumpkin Blondies recipe is the perfect way to satisfy those deep pumpkin cravings! This fantastic recipe feeds a crowd and will make an impressive dessert on your holiday table!
I’ve got one heck of a recipe for you guys today and it’s sure to be a hit with your family this holiday season. It is most definitely pumpkin season and I am hoping you aren’t sick of all the pumpkin recipes yet – cause I’ve got more a-coming!
If you are as big a fan of pumpkin recipes as I am – and I know you are – you are going to want to jump on over to Amazon and buy this awesome cookbook – The Pumpkin Lover’s Cookbook! My friend Lyuba (Will Cook for Smiles) is an incredibly talented cook and photographer and these recipes will have you jumping on the pumpkin bandwagon if you’re not there already.
Full of mouth-watering recipes such as Pumpkin Apple Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze, Homemade Pumpkin Gnocchi, and OREO Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars – this book has something for everyone! Delicious sweet and savory pumpkin recipes and everything in between!
This recipe is one of the many that I will be making for my family this holiday season. In fact, it was hard to choose just ONE to share with you guys today. But, how could I resist Pumpkin Blondies.
Lyuba’s recipe was spot-on but, you know me, I have to put my own spin on every recipe and with my caramel addiction lately….you can see where this is going…:) I added in some caramel and walnuts and then topped the blondies with a decadent caramel drizzle that sets up beautifully in just seconds.
These Caramel Pumpkin Blondes are going to be hard to resist! Make sure to check out Lyuba’s book, The Pumpkin Lover’s Cookbook, for more great pumpkin recipes – it’ll make a fantastic gift this holiday season!
One Bowl Caramel Pumpkin Blondies
Ingredients
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted, slightly cooled
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup caramel bits
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon for topping
Caramel Drizzle
- 1/2 cup caramel bits
- 1 tsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg, brown sugar, and melted butter until the brown sugar has dissolved, several minutes.
- Whisk in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and stir just until combined.
- Fold in caramel bits and walnuts.
- Spread batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake for 18-23 minutes. Let blondies cool before cutting into squares.
Caramel Drizzle
- Combine 1/2 cup caramel bits and teaspoon of water in a microwave-safe container. Microwave on high heat for 30 seconds, stir. Microwave for another 10-15 seconds and stir until the mixture is homogeneous.
- Drizzle caramel over blondies. Let sit for several minutes so the caramel can set up.
Notes
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More pumpkin recipes to try!
White Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Spice Fudge
Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
Caramel Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats Pinwheels
Pumpkin Cheesecake Banana Bread
Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Maple Glaze
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Katie @ Recipe for Perfection says
What a glorious combination of fall flavors! Love that drizzle.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Katie! Pretty darn yummy if I do say so myself 🙂
Erin says
We love everything pumpkin here, too! The caramel drizzle really puts this over the top! I think blondies don’t get enough love – love seeing this twist on such an easy dessert.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They sure don’t Erin! Blondies are so much fun and yes, the caramel is a MUST!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Man that caramel drizzle gets me every time. I always think i will be strong enough to resist… nope! Making these this weekend with my little man for some fall fun!
Kristyn says
These look so delicious! Can’t wait to give them a try!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Such an easy and delicious recipe Kristyn – I know you’ll love them!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
I love everything “pumpkinfied”! And these pumpkin blondies are totally awesome! Thanks for sharing! 😀
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Me too Andi! Especially these blondies 🙂
Cookin Canuck says
I don’t eat desserts very often, but this exactly the sort of bar I’d love to indulge in. What a great autumn treat!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You have WAY more self control than I do girl! Thanks for stopping by!
tanya says
I have to get that book! You did an amazing job on these bars Trish, they have lots of caramel, which is just how I like them!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You do Tanya – it’s awesome! Caramel = awesome 🙂
Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says
Pumpkin! I still can’t get enough of it 😀 And that caramel drizzle… love!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Me too Chrisy! Thank you for stopping by!
Kimberly Ann @ Bake Love Give says
OMG! What ooey, gooey, pumpkin deliciousness! I want to shove my face in that.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Right there with you Kimberly – right there with you.
Tonia from TheGunnySack says
Fantastic! Unfortunately, looking at these delicious food posts makes me super hungry! I’m off to find a snack!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Being a blogger is HARD work I tell ya!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
These look and sound soooooo good!! Love everything about them and really wish I had some right now!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally wish I could zap some your way Kimberly! Thanks for stopping by!
Ali @ Home & Plate says
Wow…if pictures could talk. Those look amazing and I know two boys in my house who would gobble those down in minutes. Delish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Ali! My boys did a whole lotta devouring over here 🙂
Mir says
Looks like another must-add to my baking book collection! These bars look so caramelly and happy!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes! It totally is Mir! I love having books from friends on my shelves – too cool!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
Thank you so much! These blondies look fantastic and a gorgeous photo! I love your take on it 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Amazing book my friend! Can’t wait to dig into it some more!
Happy Valley Chow says
Those look fantastic, perfect treat for fall. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Eric! They really are delicious!