The Best Pumpkin Bars I've Ever Had

Name: The Best Pumpkin Bars I've Ever Had
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons store-bought or homemade 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 (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon store-bought or homemade pumpkin pie spice*; 1/8 teaspoon salt; optional: sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

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!

Updated at: Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:51:51 GMT