SPICED PUMPKIN BARS

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These are called bars but I always make it like a cake and slice it into pieces. When I take this to gatherings, especially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, I always get rave reviews and always come back home with the tray empty. I found this recipe on MSN about five years ago and the recipe is credited to Better Homes and Gardens. This recipe is also really easy to cut in half to make a family-sized dessert.

Provided by cyaos

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup cooking oil
3/4 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
1 (11 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat together eggs, pumpkin, sugar and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add the flour mixture; beat until well combined. If desired, stir in chopped pecans.
  • Spread batter into an ungreased 15x10x1 baking pan.
  • Bake in 350 F oven for 25-30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool completely in a pan on a wire rack.
  • In a medium mixing bowl beat together the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
  • Frost pumpkin bars. If desired, top with pecan halves. Cut into squares. Store, covered, in refridgerator up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.1, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 50.4, Sodium 178.2, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 24.4, Protein 3.1

Slf Amirkhan
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These bars are the perfect fall dessert! They're warm, comforting, and full of flavor.


Adil Maqsood
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I love that these bars can be made in a 9x13 pan. It's the perfect size for a crowd.


Jonathan Ware
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These bars are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a day ahead and they were just as good the next day.


Emma wilder
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They're so moist and flavorful.


Eyyanna Mae
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The bars were a bit dry. I think I would add a little more pumpkin puree next time.


Hema Gurung
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Paula RUHL
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I love the cream cheese frosting on these bars. It's the perfect complement to the pumpkin filling.


kochumon pbabu
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and perfect for a special occasion.


Milly Ivy
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I made these bars gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and they turned out great! They were just as moist and flavorful as the regular version.


Decent choice
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. I always have some on hand in the fall and these bars are a delicious way to use it up.


Emmanuella Aryee
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed these bars. They're not too sweet and the spices are just right.


Vihanga Rashmika
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These bars are the perfect fall treat! They're warm, comforting, and full of flavor.


Shams Imran
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


wewe wolf
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Rayan Hassan
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The pumpkin flavor is subtle, but it's there. I think these bars would be even better with a little extra pumpkin pie spice.


pp gamee boy
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I love the warm spices in these bars.


Dashin Watson
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These pumpkin bars were a hit at my Thanksgiving potluck! They were moist, flavorful, and disappeared quickly.


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