Easiest Most Delicious Pumpkin Bars

Soft, spiced, and topped with dreamy cream cheese frosting, these "Easiest Most Delicious Pumpkin Bars" are the ultimate fall dessert that comes together effortlessly. Made with pantry staples like pumpkin puree, warming cinnamon, and nutmeg, these moist pumpkin bars bake to perfection in just 30 minutes. The decadent cream cheese frosting, whipped to creamy bliss, adds a tangy-sweet layer that pairs beautifully with the rich, spiced base. Perfect for gatherings or as an easy treat to indulge your autumn cravings, this recipe delivers all the cozy flavors of fall with minimal effort. With simple preparation and a generous yield of 24 bars, it's a crowd-pleaser you’ll turn to time and time again!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 1 can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In another medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is well combined and no dry streaks remain.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Tap the pan lightly on the countertop to remove air bubbles.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the pumpkin bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 6

While the bars are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together using a hand or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated and fluffy.

Step 8

Once the bars are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top using a spatula or butter knife.

Step 9

Cut into 24 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2031.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7480.5

Total Fat 388.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 138.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.4g
Cholesterol 509.4mg	0%
Sodium 4147.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1008.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 776.5g
Protein 47.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 536.9mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 2454.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.3%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 52.3%