Pumpkin Bars Brown Sugar Frosting Recipe: Deliciously Soft and Irresistible Treats
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Deliciously soft and irresistible pumpkin bars topped with a rich brown sugar frosting.
- Author: Jenna
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together brown sugar, butter, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars and cut into squares to serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves to the batter.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg