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Easy Pumpkin Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Easily Irresistible Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Easy Pumpkin Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting that's moist, flavorful, and customizable for various dietary needs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 squares
Course: Easy Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Star ingredient for moisture and flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Pumpkin pie spice can be used instead
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Sea salt can enhance flavor
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can use vegan butter
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Dairy-free cream cheese can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • Jelly roll pan
  • Sifter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs using an electric mixer. Whip until smooth and creamy.
  2. In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
  4. Pour the batter into an ungreased 10x15-inch jelly roll pan, spreading it evenly.
  5. Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Allow the bars to cool in the pan before frosting.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract.
  8. Gradually add sifted confectioners’ sugar until fluffy and creamy.
  9. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled bars and cut into 24 squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Top with chopped pecans for added crunch and flavor. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature for best experience.

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