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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

These easy pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are perfectly moist and baked on a jelly roll pan. The best fall dessert to feed a crowd!
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Course: Dessert, Desserts, fall recipes, Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 325kcal
Author: Mel Lockcuff

Ingredients

Pumpkin Bars

Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

Pumpkin Bars

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350°F; butter or line a 11x17 jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, including the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter with the sugar.
  • Add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, whisking 'til smooth.
  • Stir in the pumpkin 'til mixed together well.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients 'til combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading the batter evenly to the edges of the pan. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, 'til a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together 'til smooth and creamy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar, beating 'til fluffy.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the bars.
  • Slice into squares and serve. Store any leftovers in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 4338IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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