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Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting

Irresistible Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting Delight

Delight in the autumn flavors of these Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting, perfect for gatherings and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a different texture
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Opt for canned pumpkin for convenience
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar works well as a substitute
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Use melted coconut oil for a dairy-free option
  • 1 large Egg Replace with a flax egg for a vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Feel free to adjust according to your spice preference
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger A little goes a long way
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Consider adding fresh nutmeg for intense flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Always check for freshness
  • ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Kosher salt can be used in the same quantity
For the Frosting
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Let it soften for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Feel free to use light brown sugar if preferred
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to your taste
  • 1 pinch Fine Sea Salt Brightens the sweetness of the frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Add gradually for desired consistency
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Substitute with a non-dairy milk if needed

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl until just warm.
  3. Whisk together 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract with 1 cup of pumpkin puree.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ginger, ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing it out evenly.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the bars in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Beat ½ cup of softened butter with 1 cup of brown sugar, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until creamy.
  10. Gradually mix in 2 cups of powdered sugar and enough milk for desired consistency.
  11. Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and cut into squares for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the bars to cool completely before applying frosting to ensure it sets properly.

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