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written by Ashley Fehr
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Servings 16 squares
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Last updated on June 8, 2020
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Perfectly dense, rich pumpkin blondies covered in a coffee and spice brown sugar glaze — the perfect fall bar! Great for your Pumpkin Spice Latte cravings or a Thanksgiving dessert!
I’m gonna admit, this feels weird.
PUMPKIN?!
But over the last year I feel like I’ve done a better job of accepting the fact that for me, now, holidays start at least a month in advance. Thanksgiving and Christmas?? 2+ months in advance!
But let’s be real, Canadian Thanksgiving is just over a month away, so I’m going to call this perfect holiday planning timing.
American friends, you can just continue thinking that I am really, impressively, on the ball.
It also feels weird because, well, I mostly bake pumpkin treats for the hubs. If I had to pick between pumpkin and apple?? Apple wins every time.
So I went a little milder on the pumpkin in this recipe, and mixed in some great coffee, cinnamon and brown sugar flavors to balance things out. I totally loved them! They are such a great fall treat!
I wanted to go with a variation of the frosting from these Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies that were SUCH a big hit, because it is just fantastic. I also love having a frosting that sets up nice and firm, so that you can stack them and transport them easily. Perfect for holiday potlucks!
So I want to know: if you guys have to choose between apple and pumpkin in the fall, which one are you going for?
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written by Ashley Fehr
5 from 1 vote
Perfectly dense, rich pumpkin blondies covered in a coffee and spice brown sugar glaze — the perfect fall bar! Great for your Pumpkin Spice Latte cravings or a Thanksgiving dessert!
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ReviewPrep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Servings 16 squares
Calories 232cal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin pie filling
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules
- 2 cups all purpose flour
Frosting
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tbsp. butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×11” pan (or use a 9×9” and they will be slightly thicker than mine were) with tin foil and spray with non stick spray.
In a large bowl, melt butter in the microwave. Stir in pumpkin pie filling and brown sugar with a whisk until smooth. Whisk in eggs until smooth. Add vanilla, salt, instant coffee and flour and stir until combined.
Spread into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
For the frosting, combine brown sugar, milk, instant coffee and pumpkin pie spice in a small pot. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, whisking, and boil for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
Pour over cooled blondies and allow to cool until glaze is completely set before slicing. Store at room temperature, in the refrigerator or freezer!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 232cal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!
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Comments
Oh wow, that coffee spice glaze sounds incredible! I’m not sure if I like pumpkin or apple better. I feel like apple is more acceptable throughout the whole year, so when fall comes around I just need to EAT ALL THE PUMPKIN! 😛
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Rachel @ Bakerita says
As much as I love pumpkin, I’m definitely an apple girl!! But I love fall desserts, and these look so amazing!
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These sound delicious! I’m obsessed with pumpkin spice lattes. And now I can have them in brownie form!
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These blondies look like the perfect autumn treat. I wish I had one in front of me right now!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Kristen!
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Wow do these look good, Ashley! I love the latte flavor in these blondies! Pumpkin perfection!
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Sandra Kuehn says
I have tried a few of recipes and love them I agree with you I would choose Apples over pumpkins but these could change my mind .
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Sandra! The pumpkin is pretty mild in these bars, so even I was a fan!
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Rachel @the dessert chronicles says
I love the ideas of these blondies! Pumpkin spice lattes are the best part of Fall. Can’t wait to give these a try!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Rachel!
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Looks amazing! And I’m totally with you — September 1st rolls around and I’m on the fall baking stat! These look absolutely perfect for the upcoming holiday season.
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Amanda! I’m just obsessed with baking lately!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Amanda!
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These look magical Ashley! The perfect fall treat – I couldn’t resist eating a plate of these!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jess!
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These are such perfect little squares of pumpkin goodness! My experience with baking with pumpkin is kinda the opposite- I love it and my family HATES it, so I just end up eating everything I bake. Not the biggest of issues 🙂 Pinning!
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