Pumpkin Cinnamon Nut Sheet Bars With Creamy Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible flavor of these Pumpkin Cinnamon Nut Sheet Bars! This recipe features a delightful balance of warm pumpkin spice and a luscious cream cheese icing. We've tweaked the original recipe to reduce sugar (using only 1 1/2 cups!) and fat (with a clever oil and applesauce swap) without sacrificing any deliciousness. Feel free to customize the spice level to your liking. Get ready to bake a HUGE batch of these amazing bars – perfect for sharing (or not!).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 394.5 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Cinnamon Nut Sheet Bars With Creamy Cream Cheese Icing

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How to Make Pumpkin Cinnamon Nut Sheet Bars With Creamy Cream Cheese Icing

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 15 x 10-inch baking sheet.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  5. Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup applesauce, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bars cool completely on the baking sheet before frosting.
  10. **For the Cream Cheese Icing:** In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter (softened), and 2 tablespoons heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  11. Gradually add 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  12. Spread icing evenly over the cooled bars.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the icing to set before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

121g

Fat

45g

Carbs

13g

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