Description
Delicious pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars.
- Slice into 20 squares and serve.
Notes
- These pumpkin bars are great for fall gatherings.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg