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Frosted Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Indulge in the delightful taste of fall with these irresistible Frosted Pumpkin Bars! This recipe, adapted from a Penzeys Spices recipe card, delivers moist pumpkin bars topped with a creamy, dreamy frosting. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat, these bars are surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to experience the ultimate pumpkin bar perfection!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 230.9 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Frosted Pumpkin Bars

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How to Make Frosted Pumpkin Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan, or grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together 2 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes (jelly roll pan) or 25-30 minutes (9x13 inch pan), or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  8. To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2-4 tablespoons milk until smooth.
  9. Gradually add 3-4 cups powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until light and fluffy. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  10. Once the bars are completely cool, frost evenly and slice into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

20g

Carbs

10g

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