Description
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are the ultimate fall dessert, combining the comforting flavors of pumpkin and warm spices under a rich, creamy frosting. Easy to prepare and perfect for any gathering, these bars offer a delightful balance of moist texture and sweet creaminess that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Whether enjoyed with friends or savored alone, each bite captures the essence of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; spread over cooled bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One bar (60g)
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg