Pumpkin Spice Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting

Ingredients:

Brown Sugar Frosting

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and pumpkin.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread to the edges.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place the baking dish on a wire rack to cool for 5-10 minutes. Then, lift the parchment paper to remove the bars from the dish and set on the cooling rack to cool completely.
7. While the bars are cooling, make the frosting (see ingredient list below). Add the butter and brown sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Use the paddle attachment to beat until combined. Add the cinnamon and salt and beat to combine.
8. Slowly add the powdered sugar while the mixer is on low speed. Add the vanilla and milk and increase the speed to medium. Continue to beat until light and fluffy.
9. Once the bars are completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the bars.
10. Slice into squares and serve immediately. If not serving immediately, store in the fridge until ready to serve. Store any leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Brown Sugar Frosting