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Pumpkin Bars with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Warm and spiced pumpkin bars topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings and holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Bars
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.25 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 4 large eggs
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.67 cup vegetable oil
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 0.5 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract, then gradually add in the powdered sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Once the pumpkin bars are cool, spread the frosting evenly on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25g

Notes

To keep your pumpkin bars with frosting fresh, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen for up to three months. Just be sure to wrap them tightly with plastic wrap and then foil to prevent freezer burn.
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