Pumpkin Bars with Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Drizzle Recipe
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Deliciously moist pumpkin bars topped with a creamy pumpkin spice drizzle, perfect for fall.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the bars are baking, prepare the drizzle by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and pumpkin spice until smooth.
- Once the bars have cooled, drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the top.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- These bars can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For added flavor, use roasted pumpkin puree instead of canned.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg