Ingredients for Easiest Most Delicious Pumpkin Bars
- Sugar
- 1 cup applesauce (optional substitute for vegetable oil)
- Eggs
- Pumpkin Puree
- Baking Soda
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Flour
- Cinnamon
- Low Fat Cream Cheese
- Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
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How to Make Easiest Most Delicious Pumpkin Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter, and 3 cups powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat until combined. (Optional: Substitute 1 cup applesauce for 1 cup vegetable oil for a healthier version.)
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin bars.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
47g
Fat
6g
Carbs
5g
