Best 6 Kims Grandmas Pumpkin Bars Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, few treats can rival the comforting charm of pumpkin bars. These delightful squares of pumpkin-spiced goodness are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a nostalgic reminder of simpler times. With their tender crumb, warm spices, and sweet glaze, pumpkin bars have become a staple in many kitchens, evoking memories of family gatherings and cozy autumn afternoons. If you seek the ultimate pumpkin bar experience, look no further than "Kim's Grandma's Pumpkin Bars." This cherished recipe, passed down through generations, promises to elevate your baking skills and leave your loved ones craving more. Follow us as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind these extraordinary pumpkin bars, ensuring that every bite transports you to a realm of pure bliss.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN BARS



Pumpkin Bars image

Buttery Pumpkin Bars are my favorite Thanksgiving dessert. Think you love pumpkin pie? Wait till you try my grandma's recipe for the most incredible pumpkin dessert!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box yellow cake mix ((1 cup reserved))
1 egg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cups (1 lb. 14 ozs.) Libby's pumpkin pie mix*
2 eggs
2/3 cups milk ((any milk works))
1 cup reserved cake mix
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Rheddi-wip, Cool Whip or vanilla ice cream, optional for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. and spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Combine the ingredients for the crust; in a medium mixing bowl. Use a large spoon to spread the crust into the bottom of the baking pan or press it evenly with your fingers.
  • Combine the ingredients for the filling; in a medium mixing bowl. Pour filling over crust and spread out evenly.
  • Combine the ingredients for the topping; in a small mixing bowl and sprinkle evenly over filling.
  • Bake dessert at 350ºF for 45 to 50 mins.
  • Allow dessert to cool for about 20 minutes and then store in the fridge (at least 3-4 hours) before serving.
  • Bars will be tasty at room temperature, but are best served COLD with some type of whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bar, Calories 250 kcal, Fat 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Sodium 307.9 mg, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 2.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

GRANDMA'S PUMPKIN OATMEAL COOKIES



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This is a recipe I adapted from my grandmother. It is my favorite pumpkin cookie recipe. Plus it makes enough for a crowd!

Provided by anjelique

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 45m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups white sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups pumpkin puree
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture; mix until evenly incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop scoopfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are firm and bottoms are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining cooking dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 100.8 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

KIM'S GRANDMA'S PUMPKIN BARS



Kim's Grandma's Pumpkin Bars image

Make and share this Kim's Grandma's Pumpkin Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LiisaN

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin
4 large eggs
2 cups flour (perfect)
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
2 -3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat oil, sugar, pumpkin and eggs until blended.
  • Add remaining dry ingredients gradually.
  • Prepare 9x13 pan.
  • Spread batter in pan and bake in 350° oven for 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • For frosting, cream all ingredients together until well blended--smooth and creamy.
  • Frost bars.

MY GRANDMA'S PUMPKIN BARS



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This recipe is from the 1940's, from my Grandma's collection. I make them every year for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Wonderful moist texture and frosting, makes a large cookie sheet. May decorate with candy corn for Halloween!

Provided by Grammabobbie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs (beaten)
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
candy corn (optional)
frosting
5 tablespoons butter (softened)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Bars.
  • Use electric mixer.
  • Mix sugar and oil, add eggs and pumpkin.
  • Add dry ingredients, mix well, pour into greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Cool.
  • Frosting.
  • Beat with mixer, spread on cooled bars.
  • Oh so yummy!

GRANDMA'S PUMPKIN BARS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 units cake
1 cups oil
2 cups sugar
2 cups pumpkin
4 units eggs
2 teaspoons cinnamon
0.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoons soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups flour
1 units cream cheese
3 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoons vanilla
0.75 sticks butter
1 tablespoons cream
3.25 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Start at top of ingredients list and mix together. Pour into greased jelly roll pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
  • Mix together frosting ingredients. When cake has cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

GRANDMA CAROL'S PUMPKIN ROLL



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My mom always makes her pumpkin roll around Thanksgiving and takes one to work where everyone asks her if she can make them one and they all want the recipe. You may want to halve the recipe unless you are making for a crowd or to give away. It makes a lot. It is without a doubt the best pumpkin roll I've ever had!

Provided by SusieQ

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs, beaten
1 cup white sugar
⅔ cup pumpkin puree
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 12x17-inch jelly roll pan and line with parchment paper; butter the parchment paper. Generously dust a kitchen towel with confectioners' sugar.
  • Beat eggs, white sugar, and pumpkin together in a bowl until creamy.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together in a separate bowl; gradually stir into egg mixture. Stir to combine. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for exactly 10 minutes.
  • Immediately turn cake onto the prepared kitchen towel. Starting at a long end, roll up pumpkin cake and towel. Let rolled cake rest for 10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, 16-ounce package confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth; fold in pecans.
  • Unroll cake; spread with the filling. Roll up cake (without towel). Cut off any jagged ends. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Cut cake in half if desired; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 112.4 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor. You can make your own pumpkin puree by baking or steaming a pumpkin and then pureeing it.
  • Be sure to drain the pumpkin puree well before using it in the recipe. This will help to prevent the bars from being too wet.
  • If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
  • Be sure to grease the baking pan well before baking the bars. This will help to prevent them from sticking.
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Kim's Grandma's Pumpkin Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for fall. With their moist and flavorful pumpkin cake base and creamy cream cheese frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to make, give these pumpkin bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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