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Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting

Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Bars topped with rich Brown Sugar Frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a quiet evening at home, these bars offer a soft texture and sweet taste that will leave everyone smiling. With warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, each bite captures the essence of autumn. Plus, they’re easy to make and travel well, making them a fantastic treat for potlucks and bake sales. Gather your ingredients and let’s create this seasonal favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup (133 grams) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg (at cool room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (212 grams) pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter (at cool room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (188 grams) powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk (plus more if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter and light brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, followed by pumpkin puree.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. For the frosting, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth; add cinnamon, salt, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until you achieve a spreadable consistency.
  6. Once cooled completely, frost the bars and cut into squares.

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