Best 7 Fluffy Raisin Pumpkin Bars Recipes

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Pumpkin season may be drawing close to its end, but we're still all about cozy fall flavors around here! These moist and fluffy pumpkin bars are bursting with warm fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup for a healthy treat the whole family will love. Topped with a generous layer of raisins and a delicate streusel topping made from oat flour and maple syrup, these easy-to-make bars are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. And the best part? They're totally customizable! Want to make them gluten-free? Simply swap out the all-purpose flour for your favorite gluten-free blend. Looking for a vegan option? Use flax eggs instead of regular eggs and a neutral oil instead of butter. No matter how you choose to make them, these pumpkin bars are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake up a batch of these delicious fall treats!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN BARS



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In between bars and a crowd-friendly sheet cake is this autumnal dessert. Moist and tender pumpkin spice cake is lavished with cream cheese frosting for bars that are simply irresistible.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield Makes 12 bars with 1 1/2 cups frosting

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pure pumpkin puree (from a 15-ounce can)
1/2 cup milk, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
Pinch coarse salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Brush bottom and sides of an 8-by-12-inch cake pan with butter. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. Brush parchment with butter.
  • Whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree and milk; set aside
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat sugar and butter together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, and beat until combined. On low speed add flour mixture in three batches, alternating with two additions of pumpkin mixture, and beating until just combined after each.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top with spatula. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make Frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, and pinch of salt until light and creamy, 2 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until incorporated.
  • Assemble: Unmold cake. Using an offset spatula, spread icing over top of cake. Cut into 12 bars.

PUMPKIN-RAISIN BARS



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They'll never guess the surprise ingredient in these sweet and spicy Pumpkin Raisin Bars. (Psst, we'll tell you: It's wheat bran high-fiber cereal.)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Thanksgiving Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
1/2 cup wheat bran high-fiber cereal
1/4 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup raisins
1 tsp. powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat eggs in small bowl. Stir in cereal; let stand 5 min.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and pumpkin pie spice. Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add cereal mixture and pumpkin; mix well. Stir in flour mixture and raisins until blended. Pour into 9-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

RAISIN PUMPKIN BARS



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These moist bars will keep well-if your family doesn't eat them all right away! They're nice to take to a potluck supper or as a snack or dessert anytime. -J.B. Hendrix, Ganado, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups sugar
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, pumpkin, oil and eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and nuts. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, combine the butter, cream cheese, milk and vanilla in a bowl; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over top; cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Perfect holiday treat for you and your family to enjoy! Keep refrigerated; they taste MUCH better this way!

Provided by WeibellMommy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a large jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer until foamy; add white sugar, vegetable oil, and pumpkin. Beat on medium speed until incorporated, 2 minutes.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Beat flour mixture into egg mixture on low speed until just combined, 1 minute. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together in a bowl with an electric hand mixer until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Spread frosting evenly over cooled pumpkin cake; sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.5 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 454.2 mg, Sugar 56.8 g

SPICE BARS WITH RAISINS



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This recipe was given to me by my aunt. It is very easy to make and stays moist. Great to take to a potluck or picnic because it is so easy and travels well.

Provided by jillybeans

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raisins
2 ½ cups water
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon maple flavored extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Place the raisins and water into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes. Drain, and reserve the liquid. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into the batter alternately with the raisin water. Set aside 1/4 cup of the raisin liquid to use for the frosting. Mix in raisins last. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is lightly browned. While the cake is baking, stir together the reserved raisin water, maple extract and confectioners' sugar to make a thin glaze. Pour over the cake while still hot. Cool, then cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 66.4 mg, Sugar 8.8 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 RAISIN BARS



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I havent tried these yet. This recipe seems to be simple enough. I got this recipe out of a magazine years ago.I think it is a pillsbury recipe.

Provided by chef FIFI

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup oil
2 cups sugar
2 cups pumpkin or 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup margarine, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set aside nuts and raisins, then combine the rest of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat at a low speed until mixture is moist, then beat for an additional 2 minutes at medium speed.
  • Stir in nuts and raisins with a spoon.
  • Pour mixture into a greased 15x10x1 baking pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until done.
  • Let cool.
  • To make frosting combine all the frosting ingredients into a bowl and mix until well blended and smooth.
  • Frost bars when they have completely cooled.
  • Once bars have been frosted keep refridgerated.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
  • To make the bars even more decadent, drizzle them with melted chocolate or caramel sauce before serving.
  • These bars are best served warm, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • To freeze the bars, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These fluffy raisin pumpkin bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for fall. They are moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a sweet, pumpkiny filling. The raisins add a chewy texture and a pop of sweetness, while the chocolate chips add a rich, decadent flavor. These bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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