Yield: 24 bars
Butter Pecan Frosted Pumpkin Bars
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
The most perfect Pumpkin Bars with a sweet Butter Pecan Frosting. These frosted pumpkin bars will seriously make you swoon! Share a pan with friends and family this holiday season!
Ingredients
FOR THE BARS:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 can (15 ounce) pumpkin puree
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FOR THE FROSTING:
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened (divided)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 24 pecan halves
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, pumpkin and melted butter until smooth. Add remaining ingredients for the pumpkin bars and beat for 2-3 minutes until fully combined.
- Pour batter into a lightly greased 15x10x1inch baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove and cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, combined brown sugar, 2 Tbsp butter and milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter with powdered sugar. Pour in COOLED brown sugar mixture. Beat for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Spread over cooled pumpkin bars. Press pecan halves gently into top of bars. Cut and store in airtight container in refrigerator. Or, freeze until ready to use.
Notes
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 253Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 109mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 1gSugar: 34gProtein: 3g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.