Pumpkin Bars Recipe

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What could be more appropriate for a Halloween treat than Pumpkin Bars? Actually, they're a hit with my family anytime of the year.

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Pumpkin Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
15 25 40

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1-2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ICING:
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

  • In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • For icing, beat cream cheese, sugar, butter and vanilla in a small bowl. Add enough of the milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Spread over bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 260 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 226 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Bars in Country October/November 1993, p51

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Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2012 by susanmoss

Very moist and freezes well. Easy to make. My whole family loves pumpkin, this one will be made frequently.


Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by queenoffood

These are awesome bars! They were also very easy.


Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2011 by 4boysrmine

This was phenomenal!


Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2011 by JennP1217

I made these today and were a hit at work. I added ground nutmeg and used the full 8oz of cream cheese and omitted the water. De-lish!


Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by cooknTx

These were sooo good. I added extra spices-cloves,ginger & nutmeg in addition to the cinnamon. I also substituted brown sugar for white and half the oil for unsweetened applesauce. I added toasted walnuts to the batter and left off the frosting. We loved these and I will definitely be making them again.


Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2011 by countrycuz

These were especially good. I added 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice instead of the cinnamon and increased the cream cheese to 8 oz. for the frosting. Very easy to make to make. Next time I may sprinkle chopped pecans on the frosting.


Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by MS.BOOTSIE

These bars are not only easy but my husband gave me the best review ever," They taste like a fancy dessert from a restaurant". I'll be making these for Thanksgiving, for sure!


Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by jporter10738

Made these for a Halloween party. Added 2 teaspoons of all spice and 2 teaspoons of nutmeg because I thought it could use more flavor when I tasted the batter. Also did as another poster suggested and used 8 oz. of cream cheese and that was perfect for the icing. Icing was thin so next time I make it, I will leave out the milk completely. Very good "base"recipe though :-)


Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2011 by underoath064

turned out very moist and the icing was perfect not too much but enough to be able to taste the sweet cream cheese taste. DELISH! I will definitely be making this again!


Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2011 by MBilllman

My family said, "The best pumpkin bars ever!" I used a light olive oil instead of vegetable oil and doubled the cream cheese (8 oz) for the frosting.

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