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.

Krishna Thakur
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These were really easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Lutfur nahar Mukty
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These were delicious! The pumpkin flavor was perfect and the frosting was so smooth and creamy.


Maralgoo Jargalsaikhan
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Demeke Shewangizaw
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These were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I should have added more pumpkin puree.


Donald Allen
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but these bars were actually really good. The frosting is what really makes them.


Odokonyero Byron
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These were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


SAIFUL YT
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Meh. I thought these were just okay. The pumpkin flavor was a bit bland and the frosting was too sweet.


Ali Arif Zargar
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I've made these pumpkin bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Evelyn Ariana
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Khan Malik
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Easy to make and turned out great! I didn't have any problems with the recipe and the bars were moist and flavorful.


Samuel Bennett
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Delicious! I made these for my family and they loved them. The pumpkin flavor is perfect and the frosting is so smooth and creamy.


Sherri K
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These pumpkin bars were a hit at my fall gathering! The browned butter frosting took them to the next level. I'll definitely be making these again.