Hi and welcome to day 5 of #PumpkinWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections. We are celebrating our love of the season with a whole week of pumpkin goodies, leading up to National Pumpkin Day. 17 Food Bloggers have come together to share over 65 recipes with you. In addition to homemade pumpkin puree, pie, and cookies, we are also sharing savory pumpkin dishes like hummus, chili and pumpkin corn chowder. Come back every day for #PumpkinWeek recipes. You can also find these great recipes and more on Love and Confections’ #PumpkinWeek Pinterest Board!
Praline Frosted Pumpkin Brownies
Ingredients:
5 large egg whites
1 cup softened butter divided
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups pumpkin in puree
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup confectioners usgar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 8 inch square pan.
In a large bowl beat egg whites on high until soft peaks form. Set a aside. In a a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment combine 1/2 cup butter and sugar. Beat on medium until well blended. Add cocoa powder, baking powder and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add the pumpkin and stir. Fold in the egg whites. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until center is firm.
Meanwhile in a heavy saucepan melt 1/2 cup butter. Add brown sugar and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for two minutes stiring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in evaporated milk. Return pan back to a full boil stirring constantly use a candy thermometer and bring the liquid to 230 degrees soft ball stage. Remove from heat and continue to stir another 2-3 minutes. When liquid has cooled add 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectionery sugar. Mix to combine. Pour mixture over warm brownies.
Allow to cool to room temperature before cutting
Check out all the #PumpkinWeek Bloggers and their recipes:
Pumpkin Tres Leches by Love and Confections
Meatloaf-Stuffed Mini Pumpkins by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
White Chocolate Reeses Pumpkin Blondies by The Spiffy Cookie
Pumpkin and Corn Chowder by Curious Cuisiniere
Buttermilk Pumpkin Pancakes by Life Tastes Good
Pumpkin Spice Cookie Blossoms by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Curried Roasted Pumpkin Hummus by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Pumpkin Praline Brownies by My Catholic Kitchen
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter by Making Miracles
Pumpkin Biscotti by The Pajama Chef
Pumpkin Dog Biscuits by That’s My Home
White Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Peace be with you,
Vonnie
