Quick Recipe Ideas: Delicious Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting
Enjoy a delightful and quick recipe for pumpkin bars topped with a rich brown sugar frosting.
- 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
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugars, oil, and eggs until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin puree.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before adding frosting.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add more cinnamon or nutmeg.
- These bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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