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Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars

Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars with Irresistible Browned Butter Frosting

Delight in these Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars, topped with irresistible Browned Butter Frosting, perfect for any autumn gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 can Pumpkin Canned pumpkin is a quick prep option.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a caramel flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature eggs work best.
  • 1 cup Flour Spoon into measuring cup for accuracy.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted; margarine or vegan butter for dairy-free.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Use fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda Use fresh for best results.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Feel free to add ginger for extra flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter Brown until golden for depth of flavor.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Add milk to achieve desired consistency.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Any milk or plant-based option.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, blend pumpkin, sour cream, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gently fold wet mixture into dry ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes; a toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
  6. Cool the bars completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  7. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until golden brown; stir in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled bars and allow the frosting to set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your bars with chocolate chips or nuts for extra delight.

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