Pumpkin Bars
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Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin bars with cream cheese icing are a delicious (and surprisingly easy) festive fall treat. Flavorful, moist and oh, so simple, you'll be making these on repeat!

Ingredients

  • eggs

    room temperature

    4 large
  • sugar
    1 c
  • canola oil
    1 c
  • pumpkin
    1 can
  • all-purpose flour
    2 c
  • ground cinnamon
    2 tsp
  • baking powder
    2 tsp
  • baking soda
    1 tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • icing
  • cream cheese

    softened

    6 oz
  • confectioners' sugar
    2 c
  • butter

    softened

    ¼ c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • 2% milk
    1 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until well blended. Editor's Tip: You can mix this batter by hand, use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or use an electric hand mixer. Baker's choice!

  2. 2

    In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture, and mix well. Editor's Tip: To avoid overmixing the batter (which could lead to dense or tough pumpkin bars), add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture in two or three separate additions, gently mixing after each addition until the ingredients are combined.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Pour the batter into an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool completely. Editor's Tip: If you have a 13x9-inch pan handy, feel free to use it. The bars will be a bit thicker but equally delicious!

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Beat the softened cream cheese, butter, confectioner's sugar and vanilla in a small bowl until combined and creamy. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Spread the cream cheese icing over the cooled bars. Store in the refrigerator.

    Step 5
Pumpkin Bars
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Pumpkin Bars

275 cal

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About this Recipe

Ready for the quintessential fall dessert that's both deeply comforting and surprisingly easy to make? These Pumpkin Bars with a luscious cream cheese icing are your answer. What makes these bars truly special is their incredible moistness and rich pumpkin flavor, perfectly complemented by a tangy, sweet cream cheese icing. It's a festive treat that comes together simply, yet tastes like you spent hours.Imagine a tender, spiced cake-like bar bursting with the warm essence of pumpkin and cinnamon. Each bite offers a delightful balance of earthy sweetness, enhanced by the creamy, smooth frosting. This treat delivers classic fall flavors in an approachable dessert format, making it ideal for bakers of all skill levels.While perfect as is, you can personalize these pumpkin bars. Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger for extra spice to complement the cinnamon. For a textural contrast, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the icing before it sets, or even add a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to the batter.These flavorful pumpkin bars are fantastic for any autumn gathering, holiday dessert spread, or simply as a comforting treat with your afternoon coffee.

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