Orange-Spice Pumpkin Bars with Browned Butter Frosting

Orange-Spice Pumpkin Bars with Browned Butter Frosting
125 min.
48
88kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our Orange-Spice Pumpkin Bars with Browned Butter Frosting! These scrumptious bars are the perfect blend of warm spices and zesty orange, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a cozy gathering, looking for a unique appetizer, or simply craving a sweet snack, these pumpkin bars are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.

With a moist and tender texture, each bite is infused with the comforting essence of pumpkin pie spice and the refreshing brightness of orange peel. The addition of canned pumpkin ensures a rich flavor while keeping the bars light and fluffy. Topped with a luscious browned butter frosting, these bars take indulgence to the next level. The nutty aroma of the browned butter combined with the sweetness of powdered sugar creates a heavenly topping that perfectly complements the spiced pumpkin base.

Ready in just over two hours, this recipe yields 48 delightful servings, making it ideal for parties, potlucks, or simply to enjoy at home. Each bar is a mere 88 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a batch of these delicious Orange-Spice Pumpkin Bars that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar 
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 
  • teaspoons orange zest grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • cup pumpkin pie filling/mix canned (not pumpkin pie mix)
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup butter (do not use margarine)
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • tablespoons milk 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour (or spray with baking spray with flour).
  2. In large bowl, beat bar ingredients with electric mixer on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. Spread batter evenly in pan.
  4. Bake 23 to 27 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until light golden brown.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk until smooth and spreadable. Immediately spread frosting over cooled bars. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. If desired, garnish each bar with orange peel strip.

Nutrition Facts

Calories88kcal
Protein3.94%
Fat20.08%
Carbs75.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.81
Glycemic Load
7.43
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
1.9830434866573%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.31mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:88.4kcal
4.42%
Fat:2.01g
3.09%
Saturated Fat:0.42g
2.62%
Carbohydrates:17.13g
5.71%
Net Carbohydrates:16.5g
6%
Sugar:11.41g
12.67%
Cholesterol:6.89mg
2.3%
Sodium:82.33mg
3.58%
Alcohol:0.01g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Protein:0.89g
1.78%
Vitamin A:539.8IU
10.8%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.64%
Selenium:2.48µg
3.54%
Folate:13.2µg
3.3%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.04%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.67%
Fiber:0.63g
2.54%
Iron:0.38mg
2.11%
Vitamin C:1.62mg
1.97%
Vitamin B3:0.34mg
1.72%
Phosphorus:16.99mg
1.7%
Calcium:16.04mg
1.6%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.24%