Maple Frosted Pumpkin Blondies
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these irresistibly soft and chewy Maple Frosted Pumpkin Blondies. Packed with the warm spices of pumpkin pie, pure pumpkin puree, and the sweet aroma of brown sugar, these blondies deliver a festive twist on a classic dessert. Topped with a luscious maple frosting made from real maple syrup for a buttery, caramel-like finish, each bite is an explosion of autumnal flavor. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, this recipe is perfect for everything from holiday gatherings to casual weeknight treats. Serve these spiced pumpkin bars as the ultimate seasonal dessert, and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 pinch Salt (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the blondies tender.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula.
Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the blondies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
While the blondies are cooling, prepare the maple frosting. In a small saucepan, heat the maple syrup and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture starts to bubble gently. Remove from heat.
Whisk the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the warm maple mixture until smooth and slightly thickened. Let it cool slightly to reach spreadable consistency.
Once the blondies are completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top using an offset spatula or a knife.
Allow the frosting to set before slicing the blondies into 12 bars. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 107 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 82 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
