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Quick Recipe Ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting

quick recipe ideas : Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting
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Try these indulgent pumpkin bars topped with a creamy brown sugar frosting for a quick and delightful treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture.
  4. If using, fold in chopped pecans.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting by beating together the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add milk to reach desired consistency.
  8. Once the bars are cool, spread the brown sugar frosting evenly over the top.

Notes

  • For an extra touch, sprinkle with cinnamon on top of the frosting.
  • Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor.

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