Mom's Pumpkin Bars

Experience the warm, nostalgic flavors of fall with Mom's Pumpkin Bars—a delightful dessert that combines the richness of spiced pumpkin with the creamy decadence of homemade cream cheese frosting. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, these moist pumpkin bars are easy to make and sure to impress. Featuring simple pantry staples like canned pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and powdered sugar, this recipe comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for holiday gatherings or casual indulgence. The frosting's velvety texture adds a luxurious touch, while a quick chill ensures clean, bakery-worthy cuts. Serve these crowd-pleasing pumpkin bars at your next celebration and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 4 Eggs
• 1 can (15 oz) Canned pumpkin puree
• 8 ounces Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk until smooth and well blended.

Step 4

Add the canned pumpkin puree to the wet mixture and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 9

While the bars are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and softened butter until light and fluffy.

Step 10

Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 11

Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin bars. For clean cuts, chill the frosted bars in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before slicing.

Step 12

Cut the chilled bars into 24 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1756.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6005.9

Total Fat 416.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 146.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 141.0g
Cholesterol 1239.9mg	0%
Sodium 4409.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 536.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 324.1g
Protein 69.5g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 502.9mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 1720.8mg	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: 60.8%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 34.7%