Pumpkin Bar Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate fall treat! These decadent pumpkin bars are bursting with warm pumpkin spice flavor and topped with a creamy, dreamy frosting. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any autumn gathering, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 276.8 kcal
Protein 5g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Bar

  • 2 large eggs
  • Sugar
  • Oil
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • Flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • Vanilla
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

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How to Make Pumpkin Bar

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  8. Once cooled, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting (recipe not included, but a simple cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla frosting works great!).
  9. Cut into bars and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

24g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pumpkin Bar?

Pumpkin Bar takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pumpkin Bar?

Pumpkin Bar has approximately 276.8 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pumpkin Bar?

The key ingredients for Pumpkin Bar are Eggs, Sugar, Oil, Canned Pumpkin, Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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