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The Best Pumpkin Bars

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These pumpkin bars are soft, moist, and filled with cozy fall spices, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for autumn gatherings and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  3. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  5. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  8. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until light and fluffy.
  9. Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars and slice into squares.

Notes

  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for crunch.
  • Top with mini chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
  • For a lighter version, skip the frosting and serve as snack bars.
  • Refrigerate for up to 5 days; let sit at room temp before serving.
  • Freeze unfrosted bars for up to 2 months and frost after thawing.

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