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Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting

Delicious Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting to Savor

Enjoy these Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting, a delightful dessert capturing the essence of fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree plain for best flavor
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans optional, or chocolate chips
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cup Butter softened
  • 0.5 cup Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Cream to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth. Fold in the pumpkin puree.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in optional chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 30-40 minutes.
  8. Beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and brown sugar, mixing well, then blend in vanilla extract and adjust with milk or cream.
  9. Spread the frosting generously over the cooled pumpkin bars, cut into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to cool the bars completely before frosting to achieve a smooth finish. Optional add-ins can enhance flavors and textures.

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