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| Pumpkin Bars with Browned Butter Frosting by Taste of Home |
Last weekend one of the kids asked for pumpkin bars for a treat. I LOVE pumpkin so I was more than happy to oblige. The only problem was I knew we didn't have any cream cheese and going to the store wasn't an option.
So what does any good baker do? Hit the internet looking for recipes that don't require cream cheese but will still taste good on pumpkin bars! I'd already made the bars by Paula Deen so only needed a frosting recipe. I found this Browned Butter Frosting Recipe by
Taste of Home that is absolutely delicious. Keep in mind you will want to spread this thinly as the taste can overpower the pumpkin bars if you use too much or the bars are thinner.
We made the bars in a
jelly roll pan
and used Paula Deen's recipe which was just a little shy of batter for a good thick pumpkin bar. I decided next time to try a different recipe as there wasn't lots of flavor either. Although, I love a lot of spice so I may not be the best judge. Hence, I am only including the Browned Butter Frosting Recipe which we did love. This ia VERY sweet frosting recipe with a nice caramel flavor to it.
BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup butter, cubed
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspon vanilla extract
4 to 6 teaspoons 2% milk (we used 4)
COOKING DIRECTIONS:
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, stirring continually. We used unsalted butter but you could use either. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and milk to reach desired consistency. Using a spatula, spread frosting over bars and let cool until set.
COOKING UTENSILS NEEDED:
Gather all of your cooking supplies beforehand for a super fast frosting recipe. Cooking implements needed are a large jelly roll pan, mixing bowl, small saucepan, spatulas for cooking and spreading, measuring cups and measuring spoons. Need some new items? Listed below are items that are similar to what we used to make the Browned Butter Frosting Recipe by Taste of Home.
