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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. The recipe yields a generous amount, ensuring there's enough for everyone to enjoy the comforting flavors of pumpkin and spice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 36 bars
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Bar Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 15 ounces canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • oven
  • 13x9 inch baking pan
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • large bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Pumpkin Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and ginger; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the pumpkin puree and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean; let the bars cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  3. Once the pumpkin bars are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over them, then cut into squares and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can sprinkle a little more cinnamon or nutmeg on top of the frosting. These pumpkin bars are best stored in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting.