FROSTED PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BARS

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With tangy dried cranberries tucked inside and a creamy brown butter frosting, these mildly spiced pumpkin bars are doubly delightful. It's a good thing the recipe makes lots, because once you taste one, you won't be able to resist going back for more! -Barbara Nowakowski, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
3/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
BROWN BUTTER FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk
Additional dried cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin and butter; stir into dry ingredients until well combined. Stir in cranberries. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Pour into a large bowl; beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost bars. If desired, sprinkle with finely chopped dried cranberries.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Kyoko popcorn
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These bars look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Mirembe Destiny
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I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have a food processor. Do you have any suggestions for how I could make it without one?


Arzina Tuni
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These bars were okay, but I've had better.


Nadeem Alu
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The recipe was a bit confusing and the bars didn't turn out as expected. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Khuram Qamar
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Zulqadar abbas
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I've made these bars several times now and they are always a favorite. They're easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Naomi Kanyanga
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These bars were delicious! The pumpkin and cranberry flavors were balanced perfectly, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Sameer Shrestha
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The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Marcia Edwards
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Dawood jutt
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These pumpkin cranberry bars were a hit at my Thanksgiving gathering! The combination of sweet pumpkin and tart cranberries was perfect, and the frosting added a delicious finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again next year.