Description
Indulging pumpkin bars are a delightful fall treat that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these bars deliver a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. With every bite, enjoy the comforting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg as you relish this nostalgic dessert that is sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting with cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg