Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Description: Indulge in the delightful combination of pumpkin and cream cheese with these scrumptious pumpkin bars topped with a creamy frosting. Perfect for dessert lovers, these bars are easy to make and even easier to devour. Whether it’s for a cozy family gathering or a festive Christmas celebration, these bars are sure to be a hit!
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie 🍪
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Christmas, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven, Easy 🎄
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 129.1
- Fat Content: 6.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 22.1mg
- Sodium Content: 71.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.7g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 11.9g
- Protein Content: 1.3g
Servings: 48 bars
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Baking powder | 2 tsp |
| Ground cinnamon | 2 tsp |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Ground cloves | 1/4 tsp |
| Eggs | 4 |
| Pumpkin | 1 cup |
| Cream cheese | 1 package (8 oz) |
| Butter or margarine | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| Powdered sugar | 2 1/4 cups |
Instructions:
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Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and ground cloves. Stir until well mixed.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, pumpkin, and oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined, forming a smooth batter.
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Bake: Spread the batter evenly in an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the pumpkin bars to cool for 2 hours on a wire rack. It’s crucial to let them cool completely before frosting.
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Prepare the Frosting: While the bars are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter or margarine, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
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Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition, until you achieve a smooth and spreadable consistency.
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Frost the Bars: Once the bars are completely cooled, spread the prepared cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
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Chill and Serve: For best results, refrigerate the frosted pumpkin bars until well chilled. Cut into squares and serve. These bars are best enjoyed when served really chilled!
These delightful pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are a crowd-pleasing treat that captures the cozy flavors of fall. Whether you’re enjoying them at a holiday gathering or as a sweet snack with a cup of tea, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. 🎃
