quick recipe ideas: Delightful Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting
Delightful pumpkin bars topped with a sweet brown sugar frosting, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined.
- Add the egg and pumpkin puree to the sugar mixture and mix well.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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