Autumn Pumpkin Bars
This is it! The classic pumpkin bars recipe you've been looking for. It's all here: the spicy flavor, the tender and moist texture, and that luscious cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!
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Autumn Pumpkin Bars
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and cloves. Stir in eggs, pumpkin, and oil until combined. Pour batter into an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
- Spread uncut bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon and, if desired, nuts. Cut into bars. Tightly cover bars in pan with foil and chill overnight.
- Tote bars in pan in an insulated cooler with ice packs.
From the Test Kitchen
Autumn Applesauce Bars:
Prepare as directed, except substitute one 15-ounce jar applesauce for the pumpkin.
A tip from our kitchen:
Cream Cheese Frosting
Directions
- In a large bowl combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar to make a frosting of spreading consistency.
Browned Butter Frosting
Directions
- In a small saucepan heat butter over low heat until melted. Continue heating until butter turns a light golden brown. Remove from heat. In a large bowl combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Add browned butter. Beat on medium speed until spreading consistency, adding additional milk if necessary.
Nutrition Facts (Autumn Pumpkin Bars)
- Per serving:
- 243 kcal ,
- 11 g fat
- (3 g sat. fat ,
- 2 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 5 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 37 mg chol. ,
- 135 mg sodium ,
- 34 g carb. ,
- 1 g fiber ,
- 28 g sugar ,
- 2 g pro.
Reviews (2)
Laura Nugent Hanneman
750 Days Ago
Super moist and loads of flavor!!! I crave this every fall!!!!
Rachel Vryhof
1431 Days Ago
This recipe is so easy and makes a big batch so it's perfect for family meals or potlucks.