Best 5 Pumpkin Ginger Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of pumpkin ginger bars, a delightful treat that tantalizes your taste buds with a symphony of flavors. These moist and flavorful bars are the perfect blend of sweet pumpkin, zesty ginger, and warm spices, all wrapped in a crisp and buttery crust. With two enticing variations—a classic pumpkin ginger bar and a decadent cream cheese swirl pumpkin ginger bar—this recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these pumpkin ginger bars are sure to impress with their ease of preparation and remarkable taste. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN-GINGER BARS



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Mmm! Enjoy classic frosted pumpkin bars made with the goodness of whole wheat flour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 eggs
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Ground nutmeg, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat bar ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter on low speed until blended. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cooled bars. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

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

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.

GINGERBREAD PUMPKIN BARS



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Make and share this Gingerbread Pumpkin Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup mild flavor molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats
1 (15 ounce) can cooked pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 eggs
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 -2 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. Combine 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 1 cup butter and molasses in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce heat to low; add flour, baking soda and 1 t. pumpkin pie spice. Beat until well mixed. Place 3/4 cup mixture in small bowl; add oats and mix well. Set aside.
  • Press remaining mixture into ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch jelly-roll pan.
  • Combine pumpkin, 1/2 cup sugar, cream cheese, vanilla and 1 t. pumpkin pie spice in medium bowl. Beat until well mixed. Add eggs; continue beating until well mixed. Spread mixture over crust to within 1/4 inch of edge. Crumble reserved oat mixture over filling. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is light golden brown. Cool completely.
  • Combine powdered sugar, 1 T. butter and vanilla in small bowl. Beat at medium speed gradually adding enough half & half for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled bars. Store bars in loosely covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.5, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 82.8, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.9, Protein 1.4

PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD BARS



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Make and share this Pumpkin Gingerbread Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup solid pack pumpkin
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a 9" square pan with nonstick coating spray.
  • Beat eggs with electric mixer at high speed 2 minutes.
  • Add brown sugar 1 T at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add pumpkin, molasses and vanilla.
  • Beat at medium speed 12 minutes.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger, stir to blend.
  • Add to pumpkin mixture.
  • Stir well.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let cool 10 minutes in pan.
  • Invert onto platter.
  • Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 47.1, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.6, Protein 1.9

GINGERBREAD-PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BARS



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A party favorite of ours is gingersnaps and pumpkin dip. I combined those flavors for a wonderful cross between gingerbread bar cookies and cheesecake. -Kathleen Rhodebeck, Penacook, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
CHEESECAKE BATTER:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. In a small bowl, whisk flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Reserve 1 cup dough for topping; press remaining mixture onto bottom of a greased 9-in. square baking pan., For cheesecake batter, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in pumpkin and spices. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust., Drop reserved dough by tablespoonfuls over cheesecake batter. Sprinkle with remaining sugar., Bake 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree. This will give your bars the best flavor and texture. You can make your own puree by roasting a pumpkin or by using canned pumpkin puree.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense bars. Mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the bars are cooked through.
  • 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 ginger bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for fall. They are moist and flavorful, with a hint of ginger that adds a bit of spice. These bars are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making them a healthy snack or dessert. Whether you are looking for a festive treat to serve at a party or a simple snack to enjoy at home, pumpkin ginger bars are sure to be a hit.

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