Granny's Pumpkin Bars

Elevate your fall baking game with Granny's Pumpkin Bars—a delightful dessert that combines the warm, cozy flavors of spiced pumpkin with a luscious cream cheese frosting. These moist and tender bars are sweetly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, perfectly balanced by the velvety richness of the frosting. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or quiet evenings at home. With simple ingredients like canned pumpkin puree, all-purpose flour, and pantry staples, these bars come together effortlessly while delivering a nostalgic, homemade charm. Slice them into 24 servings for a crowd-pleasing treat that's bursting with seasonal flavor. Perfect for fall desserts, pumpkin bar recipes, or cream cheese frosted treats, Granny’s Pumpkin Bars are a must-try autumn favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together until evenly incorporated.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined and no lumps remain.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the oven and let the pumpkin bars cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Step 8

To prepare the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

Step 10

Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin bars.

Step 11

Slice into 24 bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1717.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5987.5

Total Fat 308.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 132.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.1g
Cholesterol 1258.3mg	0%
Sodium 4417.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 767.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 553.7g
Protein 68.4g	0%

Vitamin D 222.3IU	0%
Calcium 517.9mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 1329.9mg	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: 45.4%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 50.1%