Description
These moist, spiced pumpkin bars are the definitive choice for an autumn treat. Featuring a perfectly balanced blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon and ginger, these bars offer a tender crumb topped with a rich, velvety cream cheese frosting. They are the perfect harmony of earthy pumpkin sweetness and tangy frosting, making them a staple for any holiday gathering or cozy weekend at home.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1.5 tsp cinnamon
0.5 tsp allspice
0.25 tsp ginger
0.25 tsp nutmeg
3 large eggs
1 cup brown sugar packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
15 oz pumpkin puree
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
8 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg.
In a large separate bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, pumpkin puree, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely to room temperature.
For the frosting, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth, then gradually incorporate the powdered sugar until fluffy.
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars before cutting into 24 squares.
Notes
Ensure your pumpkin puree is 100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling. Use high-quality Ceylon cinnamon for the best flavor profile. Store these bars in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg