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Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars

Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars with Irresistible Browned Butter Frosting

Enjoy these Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars, a perfect blend of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg, topped with decadent browned butter frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Tip: Spoon flour into the measuring cup to avoid excess flour.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Note: Can be adjusted for less sweetness.
  • 1 table spoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda N/A
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt N/A
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional: Increase quantity for stronger flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional: Add other spices for variation.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Substitution: Can replace with butternut squash puree.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Substitution: Greek yogurt can be used.
  • 2 large Eggs Tip: Warm eggs in water if cold to avoid clumping.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter N/A
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract N/A
For the Frosting
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Tip: Adjust quantity for desired thickness.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Note: Start with a small amount and adjust.
  • 1/2 cup Browned Butter Tip: Brown butter carefully to avoid burning.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sour cream, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  6. Cool the bars completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  7. In a medium saucepan, brown the butter over medium heat. Allow to cool slightly before whisking in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
  8. Once cooled, pour the frosting over the bars and spread evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Properly measure flour to prevent density and ensure room temperature ingredients for optimal mixing.

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