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Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting

Delicious Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting Bake-Up Joy

These Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting are a cozy fall treat full of warm spices and pumpkin puree, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be substituted with a gluten-free flour blend if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda essential for leavening
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon cloves adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil can be swapped for melted butter
  • 2 eggs room temperature preferred
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree ensure plain, not pie filling
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
For the Brown Sugar Frosting
  • 0.5 cups butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk or cream add gradually for desired consistency

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and dust with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth. Stir in pumpkin puree.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding until just combined.
  5. Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans if using. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
  8. Beat the softened butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and brown sugar, mixing well.
  9. Mix in vanilla extract and add milk or cream until a spreadable consistency is reached.
  10. Frost the cooled pumpkin bars evenly and cut into squares or rectangles to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for optimal mixing. Adjust spices according to preference. Omit nuts for a nut-free version.

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