Irresistible Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with these delectable pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting. Each bite offers a perfect balance of spiced pumpkin and sweet cream cheese, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—from cozy nights in to festive gatherings. Easy to make and bound to impress, these pumpkin bars will have friends and family coming back for more!
- 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 all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- For the frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, melted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before preparing the cream cheese frosting.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and melted butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Spread the frosting over cooled pumpkin bars, cut into squares, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg