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Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting

Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting
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Indulge in the delightful taste of Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting, a perfect treat to celebrate the fall season! These moist and flavorful bars combine the rich essence of pumpkin with warm spices, topped with a luscious brown sugar frosting that adds just the right amount of sweetness. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, enjoying family dinners, or simply treating yourself, these bars are sure to become a seasonal favorite. Easy to prepare and transport, they make for an ideal dessert at potlucks or holiday parties. Enjoy a slice of autumn with every bite!

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) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and light brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well. Stir in pumpkin puree until fully combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow bars to cool completely before frosting.

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