quick recipe ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting
This quick recipe for pumpkin bars topped with brown sugar frosting is perfect for fall and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, brown sugar, and oil until well combined. Add the egg and pumpkin puree, then mix again.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
- For frosting, beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cooled pumpkin bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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