Best 6 Pumpkin Bars I Recipes

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Pumpkin bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist texture, sweet pumpkin flavor, and crunchy topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dessert or a festive treat to serve at your next party, pumpkin bars are the perfect choice.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN BARS



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In between bars and a crowd-friendly sheet cake is this autumnal dessert. Moist and tender pumpkin spice cake is lavished with cream cheese frosting for bars that are simply irresistible.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield Makes 12 bars with 1 1/2 cups frosting

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pure pumpkin puree (from a 15-ounce can)
1/2 cup milk, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
Pinch coarse salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Brush bottom and sides of an 8-by-12-inch cake pan with butter. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. Brush parchment with butter.
  • Whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree and milk; set aside
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat sugar and butter together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, and beat until combined. On low speed add flour mixture in three batches, alternating with two additions of pumpkin mixture, and beating until just combined after each.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top with spatula. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make Frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, and pinch of salt until light and creamy, 2 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until incorporated.
  • Assemble: Unmold cake. Using an offset spatula, spread icing over top of cake. Cut into 12 bars.

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.

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.

PUMPKIN BARS I



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Good with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by A. Schreier

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups canned pumpkin
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9 x 13-inch pans.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin, vegetable oil, eggs, and sugar. Add the flour mixture and stir just until combined. Mix in the walnuts.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack and frost bars with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 400.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

PUMPKIN BARS (PAULA DEEN)



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Make and share this Pumpkin Bars (Paula Deen) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 48 small bars or 24 large bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 eggs
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Add to pumpkin mixture and beat at low speed with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined and batter is smooth.
  • Spread batter in an ungreased nonstick 13-x 10-inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
  • For frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and beat at low speed until combined. Add vanilla and beat until desired consistency is reached.
  • If desired, garnish with ground cinnamon.

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor. Fresh pumpkin puree has a sweeter and more vibrant flavor than canned pumpkin puree.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking the bars will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a variety of toppings to add flavor and texture to the bars. Some popular toppings include cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, caramel sauce, and chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of toppings and flavor combinations to choose from, pumpkin bars are a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give pumpkin bars a try!

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