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Delicious pumpkin cream cheese bars topped with spices and cream cheese frosting

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars

Delight in these moist Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars that are spiced perfectly and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, making them a perfect autumn treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Bar Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Use fresh or canned
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with coconut oil or applesauce
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Add more for extra spice flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Add more if frosting is too runny
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, and oil until combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting
  1. While the bars cool, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars and slice to serve.

Notes

Dust with cinnamon or nutmeg before serving. Pair with coffee or chai for a cozy treat.
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