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Pumpkin Bars with Gooey Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist, spiced pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting that melts in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Bars:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 can 15 ounces pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins:
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup white or dark chocolate chips
  • Pinch of pumpkin spice for garnish
  • Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.

Method
 

  1. Blend sugars, oil, eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla in another bowl.
  2. Combine mixtures and pour into a greased 9x13 pan.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
  4. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla into frosting.
  5. Spread over cooled bars, slice, and serve.