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Pumpkin Bars with Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Drizzle Recipe

Pumpkin Bars with Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Drizzle

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Deliciously moist pumpkin bars topped with a creamy pumpkin spice drizzle, perfect for fall.

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the bars are baking, prepare the drizzle by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and pumpkin spice until smooth.
  9. Once the bars have cooled, drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the top.
  10. 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.

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