Description
Delicious and easy pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Beat in vanilla extract. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Once the pumpkin bars are completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure pumpkin puree is not pumpkin pie filling.
- For a richer flavor, you can add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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