Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are the ultimate fall treat, combining moist pumpkin goodness with a rich, creamy topping. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these bars are easy to make and deliver a delightful burst of autumn flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting: beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; spread over cooled bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg