Best 7 Frosted Pumpkin Bars Recipes

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Calling all pumpkin lovers! Dive into the irresistible world of frosted pumpkin bars, a delightful treat that embodies the essence of fall flavors. These delectable bars are crafted with a moist and tender pumpkin cake base, generously topped with a creamy and rich cream cheese frosting. As you take a bite, the spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger dance on your taste buds, perfectly complementing the natural sweetness of pumpkin. Each bite is a symphony of textures, from the soft and fluffy cake to the velvety smoothness of the frosting. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe is easy to follow, ensuring perfect results every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure that will fill your kitchen with the warmth and aroma of pumpkin spice.

In addition to the classic frosted pumpkin bars, the article unveils a collection of tempting variations to satisfy every palate. For those seeking a gluten-free option, a dedicated recipe offers a delicious alternative using almond flour and coconut flour. Chocolate lovers can indulge in the decadent chocolate chip pumpkin bars, where chunks of rich chocolate chips elevate the pumpkin flavor to new heights. If you prefer a vegan treat, the vegan pumpkin bars are a perfect choice, featuring a plant-based and equally satisfying rendition of this classic dessert. And for those who love cream cheese frosting, the article provides an additional recipe focused solely on creating a luscious and creamy cream cheese frosting that can be used to top your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or even spread on toast. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, the article ensures that every baker, regardless of their skill level or dietary preferences, can create these delectable frosted pumpkin bars and explore the delightful world of pumpkin spice flavors.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FROSTED PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BARS



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With tangy dried cranberries tucked inside and a creamy brown butter frosting, these mildly spiced pumpkin bars are doubly delightful. It's a good thing the recipe makes lots, because once you taste one, you won't be able to resist going back for more! -Barbara Nowakowski, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
3/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
BROWN BUTTER FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk
Additional dried cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin and butter; stir into dry ingredients until well combined. Stir in cranberries. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Pour into a large bowl; beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost bars. If desired, sprinkle with finely chopped dried cranberries.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS



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These bars mix up quickly. They are moist and delicious with a wonderful cream cheese frosting. They are especially good when chilled in the refrigerator before serving.

Provided by Kris

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 50m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (29 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a jelly roll pan.
  • Beat pumpkin, white sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a large mixing bowl. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt in a sifter; sift into the pumpkin mixture and mix well; pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until center springs back when lightly touched, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter together in a bowl until smooth; add vanilla extract and beat. Gradually beat confectioners' sugar into the frosting, adding in small amounts and assuring each batch is incorporated before introducing the next. Spread over the pumpkin bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 266 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

CLASSIC FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS



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Classic pumpkin bars are a staple for fall get-togethers and always disappear at potlucks and parties.-Sandra McKenzie, Braham, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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 large eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup canola oil
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
30 pumpkin-shaped candies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; mix well. Spread over top. Cut into 30 bars; top each bar with a pumpkin candy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MAPLE FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS



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Make and share this Maple Frosted Pumpkin Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jan007

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 45 squares

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup butter
3 cups powdered sugar
6 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl.
  • Beat sugar, butter and vanilla in large mixer bowl.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  • Beat in pumpkin.
  • Gradually beat in flour mixture.
  • Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until cake tester pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely in pan.
  • Spread with Maple Icing.
  • Cut into bars.
  • FROSTING: Thoroughly cream butter and sugar, adding maple syrup beat until light and spreadable.
  • Frost and cut into squares.
  • Garnish with chopped pecan if desired.

FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS (DIABETIC)



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The finishing touch to these sweet, moist, and delicious cake-like bars is the rich-tasting cream cheese frosting. From 50 Splenda Recipes by Marlene Koch.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon mace
6 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 (2 1/2 ounce) jar prune baby food
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2/3 cup Splenda granular
2 tablespoons molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
1/4 cup raisins, finely chopped
4 ounces light cream cheese, tub
6 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup Splenda granular
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick baking spray.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
  • In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the margarine and prunes together.
  • Add pumpkin puree, Splenda, molasses, vanilla, and egg.
  • Beat well.
  • Stir in flour mixture.
  • Stir in raisins.
  • Spoon into prepared pan and smooth.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched in the center.
  • Cool on rack.
  • In a small bowl, with an electric mixer, beat all frosting ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
  • Spread frosting onto cool bars.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Per serving:.
  • Calories 75.
  • Carbohydrate 8 grams.
  • Protein 3 grams.
  • Fat 3.5 grams (saturated I).
  • Fiber 0.5 grams.
  • Sodium 120 milligrams.
  • Diabetic exchange = 1/2 carbohydrate, 1 fat.
  • WW point comparison = 2 points.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.6, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 136.4, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 3.1

LOW CARB FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS



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Make and share this Low Carb Frosted Pumpkin Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup almond flour
1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons water
8 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients.
  • Add the eggs, pumpkin, oil and water; mix well.
  • Spray a 11"x7"x2" baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Bake in pan at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool.
  • For the frosting, beat the cream cheese in a mixing bowl and add the Splenda, vanilla and lemon peel.
  • Frost and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before cutting.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers.

FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS



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The best pumpkin bars I've ever tasted! A great treat for fall, or, if you love pumpkin, all year around!

Provided by Jenni K

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can(s) unspiced pumpkin (15 oz)
1 2/3 c white sugar
4 eggs
1 c oil
2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ginger
1 can(s) cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9x13 pan. (a 12x18 cookie sheet with sides can be use for thinner bars)
  • 2. Blend pumpkin, sugar, eggs, and oil for 2 minutes.
  • 3. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and ginger. Mix at medium speed for 5-7 minutes.
  • 4. Pour into your prepared pan. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
  • 5. Once cool, cover with cream cheese frosting.

Tips:

  • Make sure to use a fresh pumpkin for the best flavor. If you don't have a fresh pumpkin, you can use canned pumpkin, but be sure to drain it well before using.
  • To make the bars extra moist, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • For a creamier frosting, use full-fat cream cheese. If you only have low-fat cream cheese, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream to it before frosting the bars.
  • To make the bars ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe and let them cool completely. Then, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw the bars overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours.

Conclusion:

These Frosted Pumpkin Bars are the perfect fall treat! They're moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy, decadent frosting. They're sure to be a hit at your next potluck or holiday gathering. So what are you waiting for? Give them a try today!

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