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?
Pumpkin Spice Latte Blondies
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup pure pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 cups all purpose flour
Frosting
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9×9” pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Stir in the brown sugar and pumpkin puree with a whisk until smooth. Whisk in eggs, vanilla, salt and espresso powder until combined.
- Stir in the flour just until combined.
- Spread into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
Frosting
- Combine brown sugar, milk, instant espresso and pumpkin pie spice in a small pot. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, whisking, and boil for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted, then add the powdered sugar and whisk until smooth.
- Pour over cooled blondies and allow to cool until glaze is completely set before slicing.
Notes
Nutrition
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Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
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! 😛
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!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
These sound delicious! I’m obsessed with pumpkin spice lattes. And now I can have them in brownie form!
Kristen @ The Endless Meal says
These blondies look like the perfect autumn treat. I wish I had one in front of me right now!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Kristen!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Wow do these look good, Ashley! I love the latte flavor in these blondies! Pumpkin perfection!
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 .
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Sandra! The pumpkin is pretty mild in these bars, so even I was a fan!
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!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Rachel!
Amanda | The Cinnamon Scrolls says
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.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Amanda! I’m just obsessed with baking lately!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Amanda!
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
These look magical Ashley! The perfect fall treat – I couldn’t resist eating a plate of these!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jess!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
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!