Description
Delight in the Best Pumpkin Bars, complete with Cream Cheese Frosting for Pumpkin Bars enthusiasts. This Easy Pumpkin Bars recipe brings warm, spiced joy to your Fall Baking Recipes. Perfect Pumpkin Dessert Bars for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs (beaten)
- 16 oz pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling, I use Libby’s canned)
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 cup cooking oil
- 2 cups flour (all-purpose)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 can cream cheese frosting (or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together beaten eggs, pumpkin, sugar, and cooking oil until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just blended.
- Pour batter into a greased baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Adjust spices to taste, adding nutmeg or cloves for a twist.
- Consider adding chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts for variety.
- For a healthier version, reduce sugar or use whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Bars, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Dessert, Easy Recipe, Autumn Treat