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Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting

Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting
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Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting. These soft, slightly cakey bars are infused with pumpkin and spices, making them a perfect treat for fall gatherings and cozy nights in. Topped with a rich brown sugar frosting, they strike the ideal balance between sweetness and warmth, ensuring that each bite is a taste of seasonal bliss. Whether you’re sharing them at a potluck or enjoying them at home, these easy-to-make bars are sure to impress everyone!

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 or line a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and light brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well. Fold in pumpkin puree gently.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. For frosting, cream unsalted butter with light brown sugar until fluffy. Add cinnamon and salt; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until spreadable.
  6. Once cool, frost the pumpkin bars generously before cutting into squares.

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