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Old‑Fashioned Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulgent Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delight in these Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting, a cozy alternative to pumpkin pie.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour mix
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Allspice can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Ground allspice as an alternative
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil or applesauce as alternatives
  • 4 large Eggs Flax eggs for vegan option
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract for a different flavor
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée Homemade or canned
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Vegan cream cheese works for dairy-free
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Margarine can be substituted
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar No direct substitutes available
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For frosting
Optional Toppings
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup Chocolate Chips For decadence
  • to taste Cinnamon Dusting For finishing touches

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Mix together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat the sugars and oil until smooth. Add eggs, then mix in vanilla and pumpkin purée.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed without overmixing.
  5. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. Allow cooling completely.
  6. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  7. Frost the cooled bars, cut into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freezing is also an option for longer storage.

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