Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these Old Fashioned Pumpkin Bars topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a delightful treat at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- In a mixing bowl, whip together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the pumpkin bars are completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking. - You can substitute sweet potato puree for pumpkin if desired.