Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these delicious Pumpkin Bars topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for autumn gatherings, these bars are a delightful treat for pumpkin lovers.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the pumpkin puree.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, then pour batter into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost bars: Spread frosting over cooled bars, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
