PUMPKIN BARS WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING

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It wouldn't be fall without pumpkin bars, and I think everyone has a favorite version. I based this recipe on one of my grandmother's, so sweet memories are baked into every batch. -Mary Wilhelm, Sparta, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
2/3 cup butter, cubed
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, beat the first 6 ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, pie spice, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to a large bowl. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over bars; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

patrick roddy
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These bars were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Sulaman Khan
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


omega Lasha
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time.


Ranbir Chaudhary
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I made these bars for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Rana Sagar
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These bars are perfect for fall. The pumpkin flavor is warm and inviting.


Suela Pllana
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in the frosting. They turned out great!


EliseoTheYoutuber
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These bars were delicious! I made them for a Halloween party and they were a big hit.


Trevor Remekie
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


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


Pradip Tamang
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them. The pumpkin flavor was just right and the frosting was perfectly sweet.


MURODBEK JORAYEV
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This recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.


Shelby Bear
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but these bars were surprisingly delicious. The frosting was especially good.


TAYUB Sk
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These pumpkin bars were a hit at my Thanksgiving potluck! They disappeared in minutes. The browned butter frosting was the perfect finishing touch.