Pumpkin Bars

Name: Pumpkin Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12-16
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unsweetened pumpkin puree; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Baking spray with flour; 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 5 cups powdered sugar

Author: Richard

Category: Desserts

Pumpkin bars topped with spiced cream cheese frosting

Yields: 12-16 Servings Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 Mins Cook Time: 45 Mins Total Time: 2 Hr

Pumpkin Bars. Adapted for this recipe collection from The Pioneer Woman. See the original recipe and source notes.

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Step 1 Heat oven to 350°F.
Step 2 Whisk pumpkin, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt just until combined.
Step 3 Coat a 13-by-9-inch pan with baking spray. Pour in batter and smooth the surface.
Step 4 Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until a pick in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
Step 5 Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add butter, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice; beat until creamy. Mix in powdered sugar on low, then beat faster until fluffy, about 1 minute.
Step 6 Spread frosting over the cooled bars and cut into squares. Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

Adapted from The Pioneer Woman. Original recipe: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a44156838/pumpkin-bars-recipe/

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