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The Best Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

The Best Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

5 from 13 votes
Servings 24 bars
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 22 minutes
Total: 37 minutes
The Best Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting! The pumpkin bars are moist, flavorful, and topped with heavenly cream cheese frosting! These are easy to make and the ultimate fall dessert!

Ingredients
 

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 6 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir in the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Whisk in the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Gently stir in the all-purpose flour and stir until incorporated and smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, and spread it out in an even layer. Bake for 22 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool completely. (After about 30 minutes you can put the pan in the fridge to speed up the cooling process.)
  • Making the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with an electric hand mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt then gradually add powdered sugar and beat for a few minutes. Mix on low for about 30 seconds. Spread evenly over cooled bars. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or longer to help the frosting set and make cutting the bars cleaner.
  • Cut into bars. Serve. Keep stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.

Notes

I think these Pumpkin Bars taste best cold so I chill them in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

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