Best 16 Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our cream cheese pumpkin bars, a delectable treat that combines the richness of cream cheese with the vibrant essence of pumpkin. These delectable bars offer a perfect balance of textures, featuring a tender and moist pumpkin cake base topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. Each bite is an explosion of autumnal flavors, complemented by a hint of warm spices.

In this article, we present a collection of cream cheese pumpkin bar recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and tastes. From classic cream cheese pumpkin bars to gluten-free, vegan, and low-carb variations, our selection offers something for everyone. Whether you prefer a traditional indulgence or a healthier alternative, we have the perfect recipe for your cravings.

Our classic cream cheese pumpkin bar recipe embodies the quintessential fall dessert experience. With its simple yet effective combination of ingredients, this recipe yields tender and flavorful bars that are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

For those seeking a gluten-free option, our gluten-free cream cheese pumpkin bars provide a delightful alternative without compromising on taste or texture. Using almond flour and oat flour, this recipe creates a moist and delectable treat that caters to those with gluten sensitivities or preferences.

If you're embracing a vegan lifestyle, our vegan cream cheese pumpkin bars offer a rich and creamy experience without any animal-based ingredients. Using plant-based cream cheese and butter, this recipe delivers a decadent dessert that is both ethical and delicious.

For those watching their carb intake, our low-carb cream cheese pumpkin bars provide a satisfying dessert option without the added carbohydrates. Using a combination of almond flour and coconut flour, this recipe creates a low-carb base that is topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.

Each recipe includes detailed instructions, helpful tips, and precise measurements to ensure successful baking. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes are designed to guide you through the process and create delectable cream cheese pumpkin bars that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN-SPICE BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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A perfect dessert for fall potlucks, delicious pumpkin bars are made even better with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 49

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins, if desired
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Stir in raisins. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and bars spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Spreading frosting over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. For bars, cut into 7 rows by 7 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

SPICED PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



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This fluffy pumpkin cake comes together easily and makes the most delightful low-key afternoon snack or dessert when cut into bars. The pumpkin puree keeps everything wonderfully moist, even several days later.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick baking spray, for the baking pan
2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs
One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the bars: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick baking spray and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, leaving an inch of overhang on the sides.
  • Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, salt, nutmeg and cloves in a large bowl until evenly combined. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, oil, vanilla, eggs and pumpkin puree until smooth. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until the batter just comes together.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let the cake cool for 30 minutes in the pan, then unmold and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the icing: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl and beat on medium speed with a handheld mixer until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt and beat until evenly combined and smooth. Spread the icing on the top of the cake in a smooth and even layer. Cut the cake into twenty-four 2-inch squares and serve.

PUMPKIN CAKE BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING!



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I love pumpkin bars all year long, and these ones take the cake! Moist, delicious, and perfect everytime. Everyone asks for the recipe after they've tried them!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large eggs
1 2/3 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 ounces cream cheese
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour one glass 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  • Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • For the frosting: beat together the cream cheese, butter and confectioner's sugar.
  • Evenly spread over bars after they have cooled.

CREAM CHEESE PUMPKIN BARS



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I made these for a church function once and they turned out to be a big hit. There was barely a crumb left on the platter after everyone dug in. I love this dessert because it tastes light, smooth, and nutty. -Kim Chambers, Laurelton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, cubed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in oats and pecans. Reserve 1 cup for topping. , Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15 minutes., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, spices and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over warm crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Serve within 2 hours or refrigerate, covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING



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A layered pumpkin bar with cream cheese filling and a gingersnap crust.

Provided by NFADER

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pumpkin Cake Recipes     Pumpkin Bar Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies
¾ cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine crushed gingersnaps, pecans, and melted butter for crust in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened; press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned and smells toasted, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool while preparing cream cheese layer. Leave the oven on.
  • Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract for cream cheese layer in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Spread over cooled crust and place in the refrigerator while preparing pumpkin layer.
  • Beat pumpkin, evaporated milk, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a bowl until well blended. Beat in sugar and eggs. Pour over cream cheese layer.
  • Return to the oven and bake until pumpkin layer is set, about 50 minutes. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 283.2 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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A perfect dessert for fall potlucks, these delicious pumpkin bars are gluten free and topped with yummy cream cheese frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 cups Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free all-purpose rice flour blend
2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon fat-free (skim) milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin with whisk until smooth. Stir in flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and bars spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, beat in milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency. Spread frosting over bars; refrigerate 30 minutes before cutting for frosting to set. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Pumpkin pie and cheesecake go together perfectly in these bars. They are absolutely delightful and easy to make. -Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
20 walnut halves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, flour, pie spice and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. , Bake at 325° for 35-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Cut cheesecake into 20 bars; top each with a walnut half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CREAM CHEESE AND PUMPKIN ROLL BARS RECIPE



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Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 Tablespoons butter at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup water
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in eggs, pumpkin, 1 teaspoon of vanilla and water until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin/butter mixture and combine until well blended.
  • Spread about 2/3 of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese, 1 egg, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the pumpkin batter.
  • Dollop the remaining pumpkin batter over the cream cheese batter and spread out as evenly as possible. Use a table knife to swirl together the cream cheese and top layer of pumpkin batter.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center of the pumpkin batter springs back when touched.
  • Cool completely in pan, then cut into bars.

EASY CREAM CHEESE PUMPKIN BARS



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This is an easy recipe for pumpkin bars with a cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Bea

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups buttermilk baking mix
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup raisins
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Beat together the sugar, oil, pumpkin and eggs. Stir in baking mix, cinnamon and raisins; pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; allow to cool.
  • Prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, 1/3 cup butter, milk, vanilla and powdered sugar. Spread frosting evenly over cake and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 132.6 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

PUMPKIN BARS W/CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Pumpkin Bars W/Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by J C9648

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 48 bars, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 beaten eggs
1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin (I can only find 15oz cans and that seems to work just fine)
1 cup cooking oil
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • PUMPKIN BARS: In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and cloves.
  • Stir in the eggs, pumpkin, and oil till combined.
  • Spread batter in an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in a 350-degree oven 25 to 30 minutes or till a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 2 hours on a wire rack.
  • MUST COOL BEFORE SPREADING ON FROSTING.
  • FROSTING: Beat together soft cream cheese; soft butter/margarine; and vanilla till light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well to reach spreading consistency.
  • Spread ontop of bars.
  • BEST WHEN SERVED REALLY CHILLED!

COLONIAL PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Colonial Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by QueenJellyBean

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin puree
4 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup chopped pecans
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 lbs powdered sugar (5.25 cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar together. Blend in pumpkin and eggs. Mix in remaining ingredients.
  • Spread in a greased 10x15 pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25-35 minutes.
  • When cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.
  • For frosting.
  • Blend cream cheese and butter until well blended. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Blend in vanilla. Frost bars with frosting when they are cooled.

PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE BARS



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What a perfect treat on a perfect fall afternoon! This will be a great pumpkin dessert for your Thanksgiving meal.

Provided by Terrie Hoelscher

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

FILLING
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 c sugar
1 egg
BATTER FOR BARS
1 c solid pack pumpkin in a can
1 c sugar
1 egg
1/3 c vegetable oil
1 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice [see note in comments]
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c chopped pecan pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°
  • 2. Spray a 9x13" baking pan with PAM or Baker's Joy. Set aside.
  • 3. For filling, whisk together softened cream cheese, sugar and egg. Mix with a hand mixer until well-blended and smooth. Set aside.
  • 4. For batter, combine pumpkin, sugar, egg and oil in medium mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • 5. Stir in flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, & salt. Mix well to combine.
  • 6. Pour batter into prepared baking dish, and spread to cover bottom of pan.
  • 7. Drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Cut through the batter with a knife or spatula, to make a marbled effect w/ the cream cheese mixture. Do this a second time, going in the opposite direction [i.e., if you go side to side the first time, go up and down the second time]. When doing the marbling, be cautious and don't let your knife drag or touch the bottom of the baking dish.
  • 8. Sprinkle with the chopped pecans.
  • 9. Bake 25 - 28 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • 10. Cool the entire pan of bars, then cut into squares. Makes 18 squares.

PUMPKIN CARROT CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Yum! These pumpkin bars are melt in your mouth good. What makes these a bit different is not only the addition of carrots but the thin layer of cheesecake-like topping. The spices are balanced perfectly in this delicious fall dessert. This will be great after a meal as a snack with a cup of coffee or tea.

Provided by Sea Sun

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

FILLING
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp cloves
pinch nutmeg
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1/3 c butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 can(s) pumpkin, 15 oz
1 c carrots, finely shredded
TOPPING LAYER
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 c sugar
1 large egg

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  • 2. Filling: In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, spices, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • 3. In a larger bowl, beat 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and butter.
  • 4. Add eggs, pumpkin, and carrots and mix.
  • 5. Add flour mixture and mix until well blended.
  • 6. Spread into pan.
  • 7. Topping: Mix together cream cheese, sugar and egg until blended.
  • 8. Pour on top of pumpkin mixture and spread with a spatula until thinly covered.
  • 9. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 10. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

BUTTER (NOT OIL) PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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As with my banana bread recipe, I truly dislike the standard "one cup of oil" which is so common. This uses a 1/2 cup of butter instead. Growing up on a farm where we made our own butter, cheese, etc., I'm somewhat of a butter fan!

Provided by Stacey Vadas

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 c butter
1 c brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 c flour
3/4 c pumpkin, canned or cooked
3 oz pkg. cream cheese, softened
6 Tbsp butter, softened
2 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
  • 2. Mix in baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
  • 3. Mix in flour alternately with pumpkin. Do not overmix.
  • 4. Spread in buttered and floured 9" x 13" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees 20-25 minutes. Do not overbake.
  • 5. CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: With electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Frost cooled pumpkin bars.
  • 6. At this point, feel free to cut and enjoy, or add chopped nuts on top of frosting before cutting.

PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Ihave gotten nothing but good feed back on these bars everytime I make them from people who have tried them, the pumpkin bars don't last too long in my house.

Provided by Sheila Johnson

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c sugar
4 eggs
1 c vegetable oil
2 tsp baking powder
1 can(s) pumpkin
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
2 c all purpose flour (add last)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients except the flour, use electric mixer, until combined, add flour, mix, grease cookie sheet, pour batter evenly in cookie sheet, bake at 350, for 25-30 minutes, when cool frost with cream cheese frosting.

PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE BARS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by [email protected]

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box angel food cake mix- the 1 step kind
1 15oz can Pumpkin
3/4 Cup water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 8oz pkg. reduced fat cream cheese
few tablespoons of water, to be mixed with cream cheese

Steps:

  • I let the cream cheese soften on the counter for a while then I added it to my stand mixer & beat it with a couple of tablespoons of water until smooth. I just wanted it to thin out a little bit. In a separate bowl, mix the cake mix, pumpkin, water, & cinnamon together until it is smooth & well mixed. In a 9x13 pyrex dish- sprayed with PAM- add HALF of the cake -pumpkin mix. Then smooth it out with a rubber spatula. Drizzle half of the cream cheese over the top of it and take a small spatula to smooth it over the top. Add remaining cake-pumpkin mix & also the remaining cream cheese just making layers. Finally take a butter knife- stick it into the mix and go back & forth over the top of the cake making figure "8's" - to blend it a bit. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until filling is just set (the middle will still jiggle a little bit). Cool the bars in the pan and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving. 350

Tips:

  • Prep ahead: Make the batter the night before and store it in the fridge overnight. This will allow the flavors to meld and will make the bars easier to cut.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the bars will taste. Use real pumpkin puree, not canned pumpkin pie filling. And use cream cheese that is at room temperature so that it mixes smoothly into the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bars are cooked through but not overcooked.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese pumpkin bars are a delicious and festive fall treat. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a cozy night in. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your cream cheese pumpkin bars turn out perfect every time.

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