Best 3 Easy Pumpkin Bars With Canned Pumpkin Recipes

Calling all pumpkin spice lovers! These easy pumpkin bars, made with canned pumpkin, are the perfect fall treat. With a moist and fluffy texture, a sweet and spicy flavor, and a creamy cream cheese frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Best of all, they're incredibly easy to make, so you can enjoy them without spending hours in the kitchen.

This recipe includes two other variations on the classic pumpkin bar: a chocolate chip pumpkin bar and a streusel-topped pumpkin bar. The chocolate chip version adds a rich and decadent flavor, while the streusel topping gives the bars a crispy and crunchy texture. No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and festive pumpkin bars.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN BARS

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This pumpkin bars recipe is a perfect one to make for fall, especially when you're entertaining a crowd. They're moist, tender with a light pumpkin-y flavor

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs (room temperature)
2/3 cup cane sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 can (15 ounces pumpkin puree)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Beat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin and applesauce in another large bowl.
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into an ungreased 9x13 baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set. Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 83 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PUMPKIN BARS

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Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are the ultimate fall treat. But my family likes them so much, they ask me to make them all year long! -Brenda Keller, Andalusia, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 large eggs, room temperature
1-2/3 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
ICING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool completely. , For icing, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla in a small bowl. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread icing over bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY PUMPKIN BARS

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A sweet and simple way to enjoy pumpkin

Provided by Susan

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup bread flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

Butter one 9x13 inch baking pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl combine shortening, brown sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla pumpkin and eggs. Mix until smooth. Spread evenly in pan and bake for 25 minutes. Frost with cream cheese frosting when cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your pumpkin bars.

Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough.

Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the bars dry.

Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin bars are a delicious and easy-to-make fall treat. They are perfect for potlucks, parties, or just a snack at home. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of pumpkin bars that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet and festive treat, give pumpkin bars a try.