Description
Indulge in the Best Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting—an ultimate fall dessert that combines soft, moist pumpkin bars with a rich, creamy frosting. Perfectly spiced and easy to make, these bars are ideal for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Each bite celebrates the warm flavors of autumn, making them an irresistible treat for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 4 oz cream cheese (softened), 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients by folding gently until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow bars to cool completely before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk blended until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.