Best 10 Best Ever Frosted Pumpkin Bars Recipes

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Craving a sweet and delectable dessert that embodies the essence of fall? Look no further than the extraordinary frosted pumpkin bars! These delectable treats combine the rich, velvety texture of pumpkin puree with a symphony of warm autumnal spices, creating an explosion of flavors in every bite. Topped with a luscious, creamy frosting that perfectly complements the pumpkin filling, these frosted pumpkin bars are sure to captivate your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply indulging in a cozy fall treat, these frosted pumpkin bars promise to be the star of the show, delivering an unforgettable culinary experience that will warm your heart and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST PUMPKIN BARS I'VE EVER HAD



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These are the best pumpkin bars I've ever had. They have incredible spiced pumpkin flavor and aren't quite as light and cakey as most other recipes I've tried. Instead, they're soft and sturdy which pairs perfectly with the spiced cream cheese frosting on top!

Provided by Sally

Categories     Bars

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice*
1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil*
3 large eggs
1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar
1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree*
1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
8 ounces (224g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 cups (360g) confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/8 teaspoon salt
optional: sprinkles for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 10×15 inch baking pan. Or line the pan with parchment paper with enough overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars (as a whole) out.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together in a large bowl. Set aside. Whisk the oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, maple syrup, pumpkin, and vanilla extract together until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use a mixer or whisk until completely combined. Batter will be thick.
  • Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 28-35 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The bars are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top or edges of the bars browning too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil.
  • Remove the bars from the oven and set the pan on a wire rack. Cool bars completely. (After about 45 minutes of cooling, you can place the bars in the refrigerator to speed things up!)
  • In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add an extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar. Spread the frosting on the cooled bars. To help "set" the frosting, refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing and serving. This makes cutting easier and less messy.
  • Enjoy with or without a fork, but definitely grab a napkin!
  • Cover leftover bars tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you skipped the frosting, cover and store plain pumpkin bars at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS



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These bars mix up quickly. They are moist and delicious with a wonderful cream cheese frosting. They are especially good when chilled in the refrigerator before serving.

Provided by Kris

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 50m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (29 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a jelly roll pan.
  • Beat pumpkin, white sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a large mixing bowl. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt in a sifter; sift into the pumpkin mixture and mix well; pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until center springs back when lightly touched, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter together in a bowl until smooth; add vanilla extract and beat. Gradually beat confectioners' sugar into the frosting, adding in small amounts and assuring each batch is incorporated before introducing the next. Spread over the pumpkin bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 266 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

THE BEST FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS EVER!



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There are about a million pumpkin recipes floating around out there. But you have found THE ONE that you'll make over and over again. These are hands down my favorite, the Best Frosted Pumpkin Bars you'll ever eat.

Provided by Mique Provost

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 c sugar
2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
30 oz pumpkin puree ((NOT pumpkin pie mix))
2 tsp cinnamon
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 c butter ((1 stick))
2 tbsp cream (or milk)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
4 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Mix the oil, eggs and sugar together.
  • Then add the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour mixture into greased cookie sheet or jellyroll pan (I actually use a 9x13 pan for thicker bars).
  • Bake @ 350 for 25-30 minutes for cookie sheet/jelly roll pan or 40-45 mins for 9x13 pan.
  • Cool completely. Then frost.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Spread evenly over pumpkin bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 286 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 60 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS



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These Frosted Pumpkin Bars have all your favorite fall flavors and plenty of cream cheese frosting. Make them in a jelly roll pan so you have an equal cake-to-frosting ratio!

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cup flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
0.25 teaspoon salt
2 cup sugar
1 16 ounce can pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
0.5 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cup confectioner's sugar
24 candy pumpkins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10"x15" jelly roll pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, and oil. Mix well. Whisk in eggs.
  • Fold in the flour mixture until uniformly combined. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
  • Using a standing mixer with the paddle attachment, or using an electric hand mixer with a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Add the powdered sugar in batches until combined. Spread on the cooled cake.
  • Cut into 24 bars (about 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" each) and top each with a candy pumpkin.

CLASSIC FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS



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Classic pumpkin bars are a staple for fall get-togethers and always disappear at potlucks and parties.-Sandra McKenzie, Braham, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 large eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup canola oil
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
30 pumpkin-shaped candies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; mix well. Spread over top. Cut into 30 bars; top each bar with a pumpkin candy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPICED PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



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This fluffy pumpkin cake comes together easily and makes the most delightful low-key afternoon snack or dessert when cut into bars. The pumpkin puree keeps everything wonderfully moist, even several days later.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick baking spray, for the baking pan
2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs
One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the bars: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick baking spray and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, leaving an inch of overhang on the sides.
  • Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, salt, nutmeg and cloves in a large bowl until evenly combined. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, oil, vanilla, eggs and pumpkin puree until smooth. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until the batter just comes together.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let the cake cool for 30 minutes in the pan, then unmold and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the icing: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl and beat on medium speed with a handheld mixer until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt and beat until evenly combined and smooth. Spread the icing on the top of the cake in a smooth and even layer. Cut the cake into twenty-four 2-inch squares and serve.

PUMPKIN BARS



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Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are the ultimate fall treat. But my family likes them so much, they ask me to make them all year long! -Brenda Keller, Andalusia, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 large eggs, room temperature
1-2/3 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
ICING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool completely. , For icing, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla in a small bowl. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread icing over bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS



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Make and share this Frosted Pumpkin Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle Berteig

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 36-48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
15 ounces solid pack pumpkin (1 can)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices, and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, sugar and pumpkin. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour the batter into an ungreased jelly roll pan (17 x 12 inches) and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. You can also used a 9 x 13 inch pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack and frost.
  • To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and milk. Add the powdered sugar one cap at a time, blending well after each addition. Add more milk if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.9, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 37.3, Sodium 132.7, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 24.4, Protein 2.1

EASIEST MOST DELICIOUS PUMPKIN BARS



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Soft, moist and delicious. Describes it best. Perfect any time of the year in my opinion. Was given this recipe from a friend.

Provided by 919690

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup applesauce
3 eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In mixer combine wet ingredients stir until combined.
  • In another bowl mix dry ingredients then combine with wet ingredients.
  • Pour in greased cookie sheet spread evenly. 350 degrees for 15 minute.
  • Frosting. Mix cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powder sugar mix until smooth add vanilla.
  • (I add applesauce instead of veg. oil for a healthier version. If you dont care veg. oil works great. Same amount. 1 cup applesauce=1 cup veg oil.

FANTASTIC PUMPKIN BARS



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I developed this recipe to liven up the traditional pumpkin bar. My family says it's the best pumpkin bar they've ever had. This bar is dense and moist.

Provided by Mindy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
4 eggs
1 ⅔ cups white sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch baking dish. Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.
  • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the white sugar, canola oil, and pumpkin puree until no lumps of pumpkin puree remain. Stir in the carrots and pineapple, then fold in the flour mixture until no lumps of flour remain. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
  • While the pumpkin bars are cooling, beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Frost the cooled bars with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 279 mg, Sugar 29.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree: Fresh pumpkin puree will give your pumpkin bars a more intense flavor and a more vibrant color. To make your own pumpkin puree, simply roast a pumpkin in the oven until soft, then scoop out the flesh and purée it in a food processor or blender.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your pumpkin bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bars are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week: Pumpkin bars can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These frosted pumpkin bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for fall. They are moist and flavorful, with a creamy frosting that is the perfect finishing touch. Whether you are serving them at a party or enjoying them at home, these pumpkin bars are sure to be a hit.

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