Pumpkin Spice Bars
Get ready to embrace the flavors of fall with these irresistible Pumpkin Spice Bars! Moist, tender, and infused with a warming blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these bars are a delectable seasonal treat. Made with rich pumpkin purée and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they strike the perfect balance between sweet and spiced. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, these dessert bars are ideal for everything from Thanksgiving gatherings to cozy afternoons with a cup of coffee. Perfectly portioned into squares, they make for a crowd-pleasing treat that captures the essence of autumn in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cups Canned pumpkin purée
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoons Milk (if needed for frosting consistency)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin purée until fully combined.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the bars are cooling, make the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth.
Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and add a splash of milk if needed for a spreadable consistency.
Once the pumpkin bars have cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
Cut the frosted bars into 16 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 266 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 81 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
