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Delish Pumpkin Bars with Cinnamon Frosting

Delish Pumpkin Bars with Cinnamon Frosting

Moist, warmly spiced pumpkin bars topped with a silky cinnamon-cream cheese frosting—perfect for fall gatherings and easy to make in one pan.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 15 ounce pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie mix
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened; for cinnamon frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened; for cinnamon frosting
  • 2 cup powdered sugar for cinnamon frosting
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for cinnamon frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for cinnamon frosting
  • 1 tablespoon milk as needed to thin frosting

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and line a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang.
  • Whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in pumpkin puree.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
  • Spread batter evenly in the pan. Bake 22 to 28 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean from the center.
  • Cool completely in the pan on a rack, about 45 minutes, before frosting.
  • Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Add milk as needed for a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  • Spread frosting over cooled bars. Slice into 16 squares and serve. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

For extra warmth, dust the frosted bars lightly with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice before slicing. Bars taste even better the next day.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg