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.

Sirenfofo BG
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Overall, these bars were a great success! They were easy to make, turned out perfectly, and everyone who tried them loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Sa Rajib Vai
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These bars were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would add a little more butter next time to make them more moist.


ibrahim akofe
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were easy to make and turned out great! They're a perfect fall treat and everyone who tries them loves them.


Jay Jasmin
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These bars were delicious! The pumpkin and cranberry flavors were a perfect combination and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Stalkers Fku
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They're definitely a keeper.


Jannatul Akter Shewly
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would cut back on the sugar next time. Otherwise, they were easy to make and turned out great.


Modeanu Emmanu
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I love these bars! I've made them several times and they always turn out great. They're a perfect fall treat and everyone who tries them loves them.


Kayum Ali
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These bars were easy to make and turned out perfectly! I followed the recipe exactly and they were a big hit with my family. The pumpkin and cranberry flavors were a great combination and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Dionne Bailey
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but these bars were amazing! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cranberries added a nice tartness. The frosting was also light and fluffy, and it really complemented the bars.


Nat Rih
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! They sold out in no time. Everyone loved the combination of pumpkin and cranberry, and the frosting was a real crowd-pleaser.


Lorraine Corona
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These frosted pumpkin cranberry bars were a hit at my Thanksgiving potluck! They were moist, flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.