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Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Pumpkin Bars

Rahat
These Pumpkin Bars are the ultimate fall treat, combining rich, spiced pumpkin flavor with a moist, tender crumb. Ready in just 43 minutes, they’re an effortless way to bring the cozy essence of autumn to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 24 slices
Calories 257 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar tightly packed
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree blotted*(see notes for instructions on blotting)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose (plain) flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 Tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

FROSTING

  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a 13×9 baking pan** with parchment paper (or grease and flour the sides and bottom of the pan).
  • Combine butter, sugar, and brown in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until creamy and well-combined.
  • Add blotted pumpkin puree and stir well.
  • Add egg yolks and vanilla extract and stir until batter is smooth and all ingredients are well-combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin spice, cornstarch, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to set, stirring until all ingredients are combined.
  • Spread pumpkin bar batter into prepared baking pan and bake on 350F (175C) for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow to cool completely before covering with cream cheese frosting
  • Combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until creamy. Add vanilla extract and salt and stir well.
  • With mixer on low-speed, gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined. Add corn starch and stir until combined.
  • Once pumpkin bars have cooled completely, spread frosting evenly overtop.
  • Slice and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1600IUVitamin C: 0.8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword baking, bars, dessert, fall, pumpkin
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