Introduction:
These delicious Pumpkin Bars are the perfect fall treat! They are moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a snack, dessert, or to bring to a Halloween or Thanksgiving gathering. Your friends and family will love them!
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, pumpkin, and oil until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Stir in the nuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars and cut into squares to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 350 || Total Fat: 18g || Saturated Fat: 6g || Cholesterol: 75mg || Sodium: 220mg || Carbohydrates: 45g || Fiber: 2g || Sugar: 30g || Protein: 4g
What I Love About This Recipe?
- The pumpkin bars are incredibly moist and flavorful.
- The cream cheese frosting adds the perfect creamy and tangy contrast.
- This recipe is easy to make and great for feeding a crowd.
- You can customize the recipe by adding nuts or spices to suit your taste.
- These pumpkin bars are the ultimate fall dessert that everyone will enjoy!
What To Avoid While Making this Recipe?
- Avoid overmixing the batter, as it can lead to tough pumpkin bars.
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for smooth frosting.
- Don’t skip cooling the bars before frosting, or the frosting will melt and slide off.
- Be careful not to overbake the bars, as they can dry out quickly.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.