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September 9, 2015 11 Comments

Amazing Pumpkin Squares with Burnt Butter Cinnamon Icing



 

Amazing-Pumpkin-Squares-with-burnt-butter-cinnamon-icingI have a fan-freaking-tastic pumpkin square recipe. I got it years ago from a woman at my church, and I make it at least 5 times every fall for every and any excuse I can find. Another favorite pumpkin recipe of mine is The Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.

A few nights ago, I was looking at Pinterest and saw this recipe for Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake with Burnt Butter Icing. I knew immediately I needed to try making my favorite pumpkin squares with burnt butter icing instead of the cream cheese frosting my recipe calls for.

The results were phenomenal! So, So, So delicious! I took them to a potluck and was bummed there weren’t any left for me to enjoy when I got home…so I made some more and took pictures this time, so I could share the recipe with you.

The burnt butter icing with just a hint of cinnamon is the PERFECT complement to these spongy, spiced pumpkin bars.

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HOW TO MAKE Amazing Pumpkin Squares with Burnt Butter Cinnamon Icing

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13×18 cookie sheet. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin until creamy.
  • Next, add all dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cookie sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • ICING:
  • Make the burnt butter by melting the butter in a saucepan until it “burns,” turns brown. Remove immediately from heat once it turns brown. Let cool completely.
  • Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, combine the powdered sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and burnt butter. Beat on medium-high, adding milk or cream one tbsp at a time until icing reaches the consistency you desire.
  • Spread frosting on completely cooled bars.
  • Enjoy!

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You’ve got to find an excuse to make these as soon as possible. They’ll be your new favorite fall treat.

Tips for making Amazing Pumpkin Squares with Burnt Butter Cinnamon Icing
  • Make sure to use canned pumpkin, not canned pumpkin pie mix.
  • If you don’t have whole wheat flour, you can use all-purpose flour instead.
  • Once baked, let the bars cool completely before frosting them.
  • When making the burnt butter for the icing, you can put the butter in the fridge to cool down faster.

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Amazing Pumpkin Squares with Burnt Butter Cinnamon Icing
 
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Cook time
15 mins
Total time
15 mins
 
Burnt butter frosting perfectly complements the cinnamon pumpkin flavor in these bars. They are scrumptious, and you will want to make them over and over again.
Author: Maria
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Fall
Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • 4 eggs
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • Icing:
  • ½ cup burnt butter (see instructions to make)
  • 3½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 2-4 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13x18 cookie sheet. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin until creamy.
  3. Next, add all dry ingredients and mix well.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cookie sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool completely before frosting.
  6. ICING:
  7. Make the burnt butter by melting the butter in a saucepan until it "burns," turns brown. Remove immediately from heat once it turns brown. Let cool completely.
  8. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, combine the powdered sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and burnt butter. Beat on medium-high, adding milk or cream one tbsp at a time until icing reaches the consistency you desire.
  9. Spread frosting on completely cooled bars.
  10. Enjoy!
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11 Comments

  1. Nutmeg Nanny

    September 10, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    That frosting is calling my name! I seriously want to slather it on EVERYTHING!

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  2. Stephanie

    September 10, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    Oh, I’m so glad you found my recipe and were inspired! That cake is amazing and yours looks seriously incredible! So perfect for fall!

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    • Maria

      September 10, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      Thanks Stephanie. I just made it again today. I’m obsessed! 🙂

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  3. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen

    September 10, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    I bet that icing takes these to a great place! Sounds SO good 🙂

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  4. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie

    September 10, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    These are heaven!!! Can’t wait to give these a try!

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  5. Yvonne [Tried and Tasty]

    September 11, 2015 at 9:24 am

    Ooh that icing looks heavenly! I’d love a bite of one of them!

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    • Maria

      September 11, 2015 at 10:37 am

      Thanks Yvonne!

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  6. Melanie | Melanie Makes

    September 11, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    I’m so intrigued by your icing – sounds amazing!

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  7. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)

    September 12, 2015 at 8:08 am

    Oh, that frosting has me written all over it — sounds SO good!

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    • Maria

      September 12, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      I know, right? That stuff is ridiculous!

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  8. Callie

    September 24, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    #septembergiveaway

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