Pumpkin Spice Bars

Pumpkin Spice Bars are a popular autumn dessert in the United States, especially during the Thanksgiving season. The combination of pumpkin, warm spices, and creamy frosting makes them a delicious treat for pumpkin lovers.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.

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Pumpkin Spice Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable Oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground Ginger
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cloves
• 8 ounce Cream Cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Butter
• 2 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
8. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Beat until creamy.
9. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars.
10. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
11. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 24g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.