Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Delicious pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting – a delightful treat perfect for fall gatherings and holiday get-togethers!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened at room temperature
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 15 oz. pumpkin or squash or about 2 cups
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, blend together the softened butter and sugar until nicely combined.
- Beat in the eggs, mixing well until smooth.
- Stir in the pumpkin and all the remaining dry ingredients until everything is just blended.
- Pour this mixture into a greased half-sheet pan (18 x 13 inches).
- Bake for around 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the pumpkin bars are cooling, use a mixer to cream together the softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing until it’s fluffy and well combined.
- Once the bars have cooled completely, spread the frosting over the top.
- Optional: Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top for a special touch. Enjoy!