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Gluten Free Brown Sugar Spice Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of pumpkin pie with these irresistible Gluten-Free Brown Sugar Spice Pumpkin Bars! This recipe, adapted from a beloved online find, delivers moist, spiced pumpkin bars topped with a luscious brown sugar frosting that's simply divine. Perfect for fall baking, these bars are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a taste of autumn in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 199.8 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Gluten Free Brown Sugar Spice Pumpkin Bars

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How to Make Gluten Free Brown Sugar Spice Pumpkin Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs until light and frothy.
  3. Add 1/2 cup vegetable oil and beat until combined.
  4. Stir in 1 cup packed light brown sugar until well incorporated.
  5. Add 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups gluten- freeflour blend, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  8. Gently fold in ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional).
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  12. While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons apple cider.
  13. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  14. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  15. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg to the brown sugar mixture.
  16. Gradually add 2-3 cups powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy. Add more powdered sugar if needed to reach desired consistency.
  17. Once the bars are completely cool, frost evenly with the brown sugar frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

112g

Fat

12g

Carbs

9g

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