Pumpkin Bars

Looking for a delicious pumpkin treat? This easy pumpkin bars recipe with a rich cream cheese frosting is sure to hit the spot! The recipe is easy to follow and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Plus, the pumpkin flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet, creamy frosting. So, what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

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Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 1

Servings: Bars

Calories: 238kcal

Author: Mindy

Ingredients

Pumpkin Bar Ingredients:

3 Eggs
2 Cups Sugar
¾ Cups Butter melted
1 Can Pumpkin Puree
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1 ½ Teaspoons Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
½ Teaspoon Cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

4 Ounces Cream Cheese softened
½ Cup Butter softened
1 ½ Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2 Cups Powdered Sugar
1-2 Tablespoons Milk if needed

Instructions

Pumpkin Bars
Whisk together the eggs, sugar, melted butter, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon together.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan and fill it with the pumpkin mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. (Note: the batter will rise to the top of the pan, so consider placing the jelly roll pan on a larger baking pan to catch any excess batter)
Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Beat the cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer for 1-2 minutes.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat for another 1-2 minutes, until smooth.
Spread the frosting over the cooled bars, then refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before cutting into squares.

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