Description
Pumpkin Bars are the ultimate fall treat, featuring a moist cake-like base infused with warm pumpkin and spices. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, these delightful bars evoke memories of cozy family gatherings and festive celebrations. Simple to prepare and easily customizable, they’re perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or as a sweet snack any day of the week. Experience the comforting flavors of autumn in every bite of these irresistible Pumpkin Bars!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ginger
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree and both sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time followed by vegetable oil.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with cream cheese icing if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg