Quick Recipe Ideas: Delightful Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting
These pumpkin bars topped with brown sugar frosting are a perfect quick treat for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and pour into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool and frost with brown sugar frosting.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- These bars can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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