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Description
Delicious pumpkin bars topped with rich brown butter frosting, perfect for fall or any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely.
- For the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread frosting over the cooled bars and cut into squares.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For best results, use pure canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Adjust frosting thickness with more milk or powdered sugar if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg