Nutty Pumpkin Bars
Description
Nutty pumpkin bars have an extra crunch from pecans and are topped with a fresh orange frosting for a tasty treat during the fall season.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup packed dark brown sugar
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2/3 cup solid-pack pumpkin puree
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
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2 tablespoons orange juice
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1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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Beat 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.
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Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
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Beat 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.