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pumpkin bars

A delicious fall treat featuring moist pumpkin flavor with a sweet butter pecan frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened, divided
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, pumpkin, and melted butter until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and beat for 2-3 minutes until fully combined.
  2. Pour batter into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Remove and cool completely before frosting.
  4. For the frosting, combine brown sugar, 2 Tbsp butter, and milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool.
  5. In a bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter with powdered sugar. Pour in cooled brown sugar mixture and beat for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Fold in chopped pecans.
  6. Spread frosting over cooled pumpkin bars. Press pecan halves into the top. Slice and store in refrigerator or freeze as desired.

Notes

Perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.