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    Home » Recipes » Cookies » Pumpkin Bars with Maple Browned Butter Icing

    Pumpkin Bars with Maple Browned Butter Icing

    Published: Oct 3, 2014 · Modified: Oct 6, 2017 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    We all need something sweet every once in a while  Everything in moderation, right? 

    Pumpkin Bars with Maple Browned Butter Frosting | Lauren Kelly Nutrition

     

    The smell of pumpkin makes me happy.  Especially when it's baking in my oven with cinnamon and sugar.  And thank goodness my kids love pumpkin too.  I would have to find a way to convert them otherwise.

    I love October.  It's my favorite month.  I love the crisp air, colorful leaves, sweaters and boots, and pumpkins.  Two of my kids are born in October (get this, even on the SAME day 2 years apart!) so I love making delicious, seasonal treats for them (and me) and these were a huge hit.  I am not a crazy person.  I like treats and desserts, I just try to lighten them up when I can.  These pumpkin bars are an example of just that.  They still have sugar in them, but they are made healthier.

    Pumpkin Bars with Maple Browned Butter Frosting | Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    Pumpkin Bars with Maple Browned Butter Icing

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    Servings: 16 bars
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    Bars:

    • 3 eggs
    • ½ cup unrefined sugar
    • ½ cup 100% maple syrup
    • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
    • 1 15 ounce can of pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin seasoning blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda

    Icing:

    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons milk I used almond milk
    • 2 tablespoons 100% maple syrup
    • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Grease a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray or butter.
    • On low speed, beat eggs with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add sugar, maple syrup, applesauce and pumpkin.Continue to beat for 3-4 minutes until thoroughly mixed.
    • In a small bowl, mix together flour, cinnamon, pumpkin seasoning, baking powder and baking soda.
    • Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and beat for a minute until combined. Be careful not to over mix.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until toothpick placed in the center comes out clean.
    • While bars are cooking, cook butter in large saucepan over medium heat until browned, about 15-20 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally.
    • Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients while continuing to stir to avoid clumps.
    • Allow bars to cool completely before icing. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g
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    These actually freeze very well too, even with the icing on them.  I've made these several times and rarely have leftovers, but I wanted to save a few for the weekend so I figured I'd see how they would do if I froze them.  They came out great.  Just as delicious as when I first made them.  Next time I will save some more icing to speed some on top right before eating again.

    Pumpkin Bars with Maple Browned Butter Icing | Lauren Kelly NutritionI hope you enjoy these as much as we do! Make sure you cut them immediately into 16 pieces for accurate portions.  They are addictive!

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    Comments

    1. Sarah+Walker+Caron+(Sarah's+Cucina+Bella)

      October 06, 2014 at 10:22 am

      Those look totally worth the splurge. YUM!

      Reply
    2. Nutmeg Nanny

      October 06, 2014 at 2:28 am

      I LOVE the look of these bars! That frosting is totally calling my name 🙂

      Reply
    3. beverley (somethingaboutcupcakes)

      October 05, 2014 at 11:34 am

      this year has the best flavours around, love this recipe xoxo

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        October 05, 2014 at 12:08 pm

        Thank you Beverley!

        Reply
    4. Colleen+(Souffle+Bombay)

      October 04, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      Oh, do these ever look good - on my Pumpkin list now!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        October 05, 2014 at 12:10 pm

        Thank you Colleen!

        Reply
    5. [email protected]+A+Family+Feast

      October 04, 2014 at 11:25 am

      I'm an October baby myself - so I agree - it's a great month! 😉 These bars are the perfect fall dessert! Love the maple frosting you've added!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        October 05, 2014 at 12:10 pm

        Happy birthday Martha! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jessica (Savory Experiments)

      October 04, 2014 at 3:14 am

      Oh wow, I can't wait to try these! I love maple with pumpkin!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        October 05, 2014 at 12:11 pm

        Me too Jessica! 🙂

        Reply
    7. [email protected]

      October 04, 2014 at 12:49 am

      Tis the season for all things pumpkin, isn't it?! These look so delicious and that icing...double yum!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        October 05, 2014 at 12:10 pm

        YES Lana! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes

      October 03, 2014 at 6:38 pm

      That's too crazy that your kids share a birthday like that! What are the chances?! Love the pumpkin bars - I agree, that smell just makes me happy 🙂

      Reply
    9. foodwanderings

      October 03, 2014 at 5:09 pm

      Believe it or not I haven't even begun cooking with pumpkin yet. I usually make savory but maybe this recipe will inspire me to go the sweet route?! 😛

      Reply
    10. [email protected]+Kitcheneer

      October 03, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      These bars look amazing! I agree October and pumpkins make me a happy girl!

      Reply
    11. [email protected]+Mom

      October 03, 2014 at 6:49 pm

      Those look so moist and soft and gooey, love!! Amazing that your 2 kids are born on the same day 2 yrs apart!!!

      Reply
    12. Reggie

      October 03, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      mmmmm...mmmmm...MAKING THESE TONIGHT!

      Reply
    13. Sharana @ Living The Sweet Life Blog

      October 03, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      I love fall, and october for the exact same reasons -- the coolness in the air - the cuddly clothes, and of course the scents and comfort of all the delicious recipes 🙂

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        October 03, 2014 at 2:01 pm

        Exactly Sharana!

        Reply
    14. taylor @ greens & chocolate

      October 03, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      I agree - everything in moderation! These look worth the splurge...especially that maple brown butter icing!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        October 03, 2014 at 2:01 pm

        Thanks Taylor!

        Reply

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