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Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars

Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars with Irresistible Browned Butter Frosting

Enjoy these Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars with a decadent frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree fresh or canned
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can substitute
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegetarian option
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour spoon and leveled
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can swap with granulated if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda check for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon can add ginger for extra warmth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter unsalted preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla recommended
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for thickness
  • 2 tablespoons Milk add more for desired consistency
  • 1/2 cup Browned Butter let cool slightly before mixing

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven
  • 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 large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sour cream, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes, checking for doneness around the 20-minute mark.
  6. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  7. To make the frosting, melt the butter in a saucepan until golden brown and let cool slightly.
  8. Whisk the powdered sugar and milk into the browned butter until smooth and creamy.
  9. Once the bars are cool, spread the frosting over the top and cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender. Store the bars in an airtight container to maintain moisture.

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