Brown Butter Pumpkin Bars with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting

We are in pumpkin bar heaven at my house.  That’s right, pumpkin bar heaven. I  have discovered that brown butter takes the average pumpkin bar to a way above average new level. Yep, brown butter. Top it off with a super rich and fluffy cream cheese frosting and you have one super amazing treat!

I also have to say that they are pretty darn easy to make.  The only slightly tricky part is browning the butter.  But with a little patience and a lot of careful watching, it will turn out perfectly.  Then you just quickly mix everything together, pop it in the oven and wait for the wonderful pumpkin spice scent that will emerge from your oven.

While you’re enjoying that intoxicating aroma, you can quickly whip up the easy and super fluffy, creamy and delicious cream cheese frosting.  Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying (devouring) one (or three) of these amazing bars of goodness.

Brown Butter Pumpkin Bars with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting

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For Bars:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt

For Frosting:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 (4 oz) pkgs light cream cheese, softened
• 2 lbs powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3-4 tbsp heavy cream