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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Bars
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 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
  • 2 tablespoons 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. Mix 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 and stir until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
Make the Brown Sugar Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until creamy.
  2. Add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
  4. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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