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Nutty Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Recipe by: Gran28540

"This recipe was from my elderly neighbor and I loved as a child. She has long since passed away but whenever I make these the happy childhood memories come rushing back."
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  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep15 m
  • Cook20 m
  • Ready In1 h 5 m
  • 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • 2Beat flour, brown sugar, pumpkin, 1/2 cup butter, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, and baking powder together in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until batter is evenly combined, about 2 minutes. Fold pecans into batter and spread into the prepared baking pan.
  • 3Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  • 4Beat 2 tablespoons butter and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth; beat in orange juice and orange zest until frosting is light and spreadable. Spread frosting onto cooled bars.
Ingredients
  • 24 servings
  • 152 cals
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup solid-pack pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • Frosting:
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    152
    8%
  • Fat:
    6.9
    11%
  • Carbs:
    22
    7%
  • Protein:
    1.4
    3%
  • Cholesterol:
    28
    9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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