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Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars

Irresistibly Soft Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars with Browned Butter

Delight in these Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars with a nutty frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour spoon-and-level method for accuracy
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adjust based on preference
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder ensure fresh for best rise
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda ensure fresh for best rise
  • 1 tsp Salt enhances flavor
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon infuses warmth
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg adds richness
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree do not use pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute Greek yogurt
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature for better mixing
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter can swap with vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract opt for pure for best results
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for desired thickness
  • 2 tbsp Milk non-dairy alternatives work well
  • 1/2 cup Browned Butter watch closely to prevent burning

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, blend pumpkin puree, sour cream, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  7. Melt butter in a saucepan and stir until golden brown. Whisk in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth for frosting.
  8. Once cooled, frost the bars evenly and let set before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Room temperature ingredients yield a lighter texture. Avoid overmixing to keep bars tender. Cool bars completely before frosting to maintain texture.

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