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Pumpkin Pie Bars

Pumpkin Pie Bars recipe - easy dessert bars made with canned pumpkin pie filling that resembles the creamy texture of pumpkin pie. Topped with a delicious homemade cream cheese frosting, this pumpkin bar recipe is a huge hit for Thanksgiving.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting
Servings: 12
Calories: 409kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

FOR THE PUMPKIN BARS:

FOR THE FROSTING:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened not melted
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla

Instructions

  • Line the bottom of a 9"x 9" baking dish with parchment paper, spray with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, mix the pumpkin, eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves until all ingredients are well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Add half of the flour mixture to the mixing bowl with the pumpkin mixture, and mix well. Add the remainder of the flour, and mix until smooth. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix on high for a few seconds.
  • Pour the pumpkin mixture into the baking dish and place in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven to a wire rack and cool completely.
  • While the pumpkin bars are baking, you can begin making the frosting by placing the cream cheese and butter into a mixing bowl and blending until smooth and creamy.
  • Add in the vanilla, and blend.
  • Add half of the powdered sugar and heavy cream, and blend. Add the remaining powdered sugar, and blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and blend again.
  • Place the mixing bowl with the frosting in the refrigerator, and let chill until your pumpkin bars have baked and been allowed to cool completely.
  • When they have cooled, spread the frosting over the top and sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon. Place back into the refrigerator for about an hour before slicing to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 5818IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg