Pumpkin Spice Latte Blondies
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 235cal
Pumpkin Spice Latte Blondies are dense pumpkin bars made with espresso powder for that fall latte feel. A warm brown sugar coffee glaze sets on top, making them easy to slice for fall parties, Thanksgiving, or lunchbox treats!
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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 9x9” 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
*For plain pumpkin blondies, you can omit the espresso powder.
Nutrition
Calories: 235cal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1450IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg