Pumpkin Bars with Browned Butter Frosting

Pumpkin Bars with Browned Butter Frosting

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
2/3 cup butter, cubed
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large
bowl, beat the first six ingredients until well blended. In another
bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, pie spice, baking soda and salt;
gradually beat into pumpkin mixture.
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick
inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire
rack.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7
minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to a
large bowl. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and
enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over bars; let
stand until set. Yield: 2 dozen.
source:www.tasteofhome.com