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Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting

Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting
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If you’re craving a deliciously cozy dessert that embodies the spirit of fall, these Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting are the perfect choice! Bursting with warm spices and topped with a luscious brown sugar frosting, these bars offer a delightful blend of flavors that will make any chilly day feel inviting. They’re easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion—from weeknight treats to holiday gatherings. Once you taste these fluffy pumpkin squares, they’ll quickly become your go-to dessert for every festive celebration!

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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined, then stir in pumpkin puree.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cooling before frosting with the prepared brown sugar frosting.

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