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Plate of freshly baked pumpkin bars frosted with cream cheese icing

Proven way to grow amazing 3 Pumpkin Bars

These pumpkin bars are a delightful autumn treat, perfect for sharing at any gathering. They are easy to make and yield a generous batch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Bar Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Pumpkin Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the pumpkin bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin bars.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cloves to the spice mix. These pumpkin bars are best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.