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Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting

Deliciously moist pumpkin bars topped with a rich brown sugar frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Bars
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Brown Sugar Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Pumpkin Bars
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
Make the Brown Sugar Frosting
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together, stirring until smooth.
  2. Add the milk and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread the frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the frosting before it sets.

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