Dessert for 20
Pumpkin Bars with Caramel Frosting
$3.24for 465 minServes 20
Pumpkin bars bake in a pan, cool, and receive a smooth brown sugar caramel frosting.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned pumpkin$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.22 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarFlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 20servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDessertsFall
$0.81 per serving$3.24 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup firm butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with cooking oil.
- Whisk the melted butter, 2 cups brown sugar, pumpkin, and eggs in a large bowl.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until combined.
- Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until firm and fully set.
- Cook the firm butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and milk in a saucepan for 2 minutes, then cool slightly.
- Beat in the powdered sugar, spread the frosting over the cooled bars, and let it set before cutting.
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