Recipes and Cooking Desserts & Baking Pumpkin Bars to Add to Your Fall Baking List By Kelsey Ogletree Kelsey Ogletree Instagram Twitter Website Kelsey Ogletree has more than 12 years of reporting experience covering wellness, food, travel, and lifestyle topics. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 20, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Karla Conrad There's no wrong time to eat pumpkin bars. With flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg, these delicious treats can be enjoyed any time of day, or year—and we bet you won't be able to stop at just one. Whether you're a pumpkin pie lover who wants to try something new, a cheesecake fan craving a fall flavor, or someone looking for a healthier version of classic pumpkin bars, we've got you covered. You may be hungry for pumpkin in autumn, but these bars are easy to fall for all year long. 01 of 14 Spiced Pumpkin Bars View Recipe Karla Conrad Get ready: These delicious cakelike pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are going to disappear in a hurry. Simply add a few shakes of cinnamon over these creamy swirls and you've got a party-ready dessert. Enjoy pecans? Add nuttiness and crunch by stirring chopped pecans into the batter. 02 of 14 Pumpkin Creme Bars View Recipe Blaine Moats Consider these over-the-top pumpkin dessert bars a mash-up recipe of three treats in one. They start with a buttery, oatmeal-cookie-like crust, which is layered with a creamy, spiced pumpkin pie-inspired filling. An irresistible muffin-like toffee streusel tops it all off. 03 of 14 Chocolate-Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars View Recipe Karla Conrad Chocolate lovers, rejoice—these pumpkin chocolate chip bars have luscious cream cheese and rich melted chocolate swirled into the batter, then an extra sprinkle of chocolate chips on top. Talk about a perfect after-school snack. Cheesecake Recipes That Are Practically Works of Art 04 of 14 Toffee-Pumpkin Pie Bars View Recipe Jason Donnelly Cinnamon, ginger, cloves—fall's spices are all here. A sweet ginger crumb crust and rich toffee pieces hold the filling for this pumpkin pie bar recipe. If that's not quite rich enough for you, top them with a generous pour of caramel sauce before serving. Pumpkin Pie Recipes to Make for Thanksgiving 05 of 14 Pumpkin Flaxseed Chocolate Breakfast Bars View Recipe Courtesy of Alice Choi Fall mornings are about to get a whole lot better. Just add these healthy pumpkin-oatmeal bars to your breakfast rotation to make your taste buds and body happy. Full of heart-healthy oats, bananas, flaxseed, and pumpkin, they'll keep you satisfied until lunchtime. Healthy Breakfast Recipes 06 of 14 Frosted Pumpkin Bars View Recipe Courtesy These classic pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are the stuff of dreams. With a generous bar-to-frosting ratio, these treats are so fluffy you won't be able to stop at just one square. Top them with candy pumpkins for a festive take. 07 of 14 Gingersnap Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars View Recipe Brie Passano A gingersnap crust practically screams fall. The slightly spicy cookies serve as a perfect crunchy base for these pumpkin cheesecake bars drizzled with chocolate. Stored in an airtight container, they'll freeze well for up to three months—as if they'd last that long. 08 of 14 Autumn Pumpkin Bars View Recipe Jason Donnelly Cream cheese, browned butter, and any type of canned frosting will complement these traditional pumpkin bars. Don't love pumpkin? You can sub in a jar of applesauce, and voila, applesauce bars. 09 of 14 Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars View Recipe Blaine Moats Did someone say browned butter? A four-ingredient frosting made with that liquid gold takes these pumpkin bars over the top. The cake layer holds its own, staying remarkably moist and decadent thanks to a dollop of sour cream in the batter. Sour Cream Substitutes 10 of 14 Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars with Chocolate Chips View Recipe Matthew Clark Transform a can of pumpkin and a handful of other pantry staples into a gluten-free snack. These pumpkin chocolate chip bars are perfect for anyone who wants to whip up a delicious treat in a flash. Ready for the oven after just 10 minutes of prep time, these easy pumpkin bars will become a recipe you turn to again and again. 11 of 14 Carrot-Pumpkin Bars View Recipe Jason Donnelly These healthyish pumpkin bars have a secret: They're hiding a serving of beta-carotine-rich carrots! (Don't worry—the kids will never know, since the pumpkin disguises carrots' orange hue.) A dusting of powdered sugar is all these tasty bars need to taste plenty sweet, and you can even use a sugar substitute in the batter to cut calories. 12 of 14 Pumpkin-Chocolate Cheesecake Bars View Recipe Blaine Moats Pumpkin. Chocolate. Cheesecake. Need we say more? This mouthwatering fall dessert starts with a classic graham cracker crust (simply swap in gluten-free crackers if you're avoiding wheat). Layers of chocolate, pumpkin cheesecake, and sweetened sour cream combine to make the ultimate autumn treat. The hardest part is waiting for them to chill. The Best Fall Dessert Recipes 13 of 14 Nutty-Caramel Pumpkin Bars View Recipe Jason Donnelly Like a little crunch in your dessert? Chopped pecans pair with caramel sauce in these simple pumpkin bars (which pair fantastically with a cup of coffee, may we add). A drizzle of browned butter frosting makes them even more tempting—but if you need to make them even faster, canned frosting will do the trick, too. 14 of 14 Pumpkin Swirl Blondies View Recipe Andy Lyons Can't decide between blondies or pumpkin bars? Why not combine the two! This gooey pumpkin bar mashup recipe here to save the day and satisfy your sweet tooth. Toffee bits, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter—what's not to love? Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit