Maple Frosted Pumpkin Blondies

JamesDean'sGirl's Note:

Yummy fall snacks!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 60 bars

BATTER

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup solid-pack pumpkin puree

FROSTING

• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 -2 teaspoon maple extract

Directions:

1. BATTER: Preheat oven to 350*F.
2. Grease a 15x10x1" jelly-roll pan.
3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
4. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until creamy and smooth; scrape sides of bowl.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition.
6. Add the pumpkin; blend well.
7. Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually add the flour mixture just until well blended.
8. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick tests out clean.
10. Cool completely.
11. Meanwhile, make the FROSTING: Beat together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium-low speed until smooth.
12. Add enough maple extract for desired flavor and spreading consistency; frost cooled bars.

Reviews

[Chef #378352]

my kids and I can't get enough!! We love it!!!

[Bogey'sMom]

I love these. The flavor of the bars without the frosting is awesome, too. Not too sweet, nice texture.

[Krich]

These are awesome! Really nice flavor without being too "pumpkiny". I tested these out on the people at work and they all raved. I have to make refreshments for my church's womens group (and they are all wonderful cooks) and I am adding these to the list. The only change I made was to use maple syrup in the frosting since I didn't have any maple extract. It still turned out great. Try this one, you won't be sorry.