Pumpkin Spice Bars

Pumpkin Spice Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for fall. These bars are made with a combination of pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a sweet cream cheese frosting. In just a few simple steps, you can have a batch of these bars ready to enjoy with your family and friends.
To make these Pumpkin Spice Bars, you will need the following ingredients:

For the bars:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the frosting:

- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before frosting.
To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar and beat until creamy and smooth.
Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and cut into squares. These Pumpkin Spice Bars are the perfect fall treat, with a moist and flavorful pumpkin base and a creamy and sweet cream cheese frosting. Enjoy with a cup of hot apple cider or pumpkin spice latte for the ultimate autumn experience.
Type: Dessert Bars
Main Ingredients: Pumpkin Puree, Cream Cheese, Cinnamon