Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Classic pumpkin bars that are super soft and moist and spread with a thick layer of tangy cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Additional Time1 hour hr
Total Time2 hours hrs
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 bars
Calories: 241kcal
Pumpkin Bar Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree, (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Pumpkin Bar Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and gently stir until well combined. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g