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Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting

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Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting are the perfect autumn treat that everyone will rave about! These moist, cake-like bars are infused with warm spices and topped with a rich brown sugar frosting, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Ideal for gatherings, potlucks, or just a cozy night in, these bars are easy to make and transport.

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 your baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened unsalted butter and light brown sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well. Stir in pumpkin puree until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, and sea salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it evenly. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. While cooling, prepare frosting by beating together unsalted butter and light brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in cinnamon and salt before gradually adding sifted powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  6. Once cooled completely, frost the bars evenly and cut them into squares.

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