Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Cozy Treat
These pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting are the perfect cozy treat for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin spice, salt, and mix well.
- Stir in vegetable oil and eggs until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and cut into squares.
Notes
- These bars are perfect for sharing at parties or gatherings.
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Bars, Cream Cheese Frosting, Cozy Treat, Fall Desserts