Ingredients
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Let’s gather our ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need to create these mouthwatering pumpkin bars:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in another bowl.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Frost cooled bars, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the bars are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg