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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 and easy-to-make treat, perfect for any occasion. With a moist pumpkin base and a rich cream cheese frosting, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 15x10x1-inch baking pan
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • electric mixer (optional)
  • wire rack

Method
 

Pumpkin Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined, then stir in the canned pumpkin.
  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 wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the pumpkin bars cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until well incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Once the pumpkin bars are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over them, then cut into squares and serve.

Notes

For best results, make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for a smooth frosting. These pumpkin bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.