Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these luscious pumpkin bars topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly soft and moist, these bars are a delightful addition to any gathering or family dinner. With warm spices and a rich texture, they’ll transport you straight to childhood memories of family gatherings filled with laughter and love. Easy to make and irresistible to share, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar and oil until combined. Add pumpkin puree and eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Once cooled completely, spread frosting over the bars, cut into squares, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use fresh pumpkin puree for enhanced flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bars light and fluffy. Customize your pumpkin bars by adding nuts or chocolate chips.