quick recipe ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting
These indulgent pumpkin bars topped with rich brown sugar frosting are the perfect quick recipe idea for fall festivities!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the bars cool, prepare the frosting by creaming together the softened butter and powdered sugar.
- Add milk and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat until fluffy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars and cut into squares.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add half a cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- These bars can be served warm or chilled, depending on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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