Best 10 Pumpkin Raisin Bars Oh So Good Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our enticing pumpkin raisin bars, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats are crafted with a tender and moist pumpkin cake base, generously adorned with plump raisins that burst with sweetness in every bite. A luscious cream cheese frosting crowns each bar, adding a velvety richness that perfectly complements the warm spices of the pumpkin.

Prepare to be captivated by the irresistible aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, expertly blended to create a symphony of seasonal spices. The subtly sweet pumpkin purée lends a vibrant orange hue and a smooth, velvety texture to the cake, while the raisins add a delightful chewiness and a burst of natural sweetness.

As you sink your teeth into these heavenly bars, the cream cheese frosting will melt in your mouth, leaving a trail of creamy, tangy goodness. The perfect balance of flavors and textures in each bite will transport you to a cozy autumn afternoon, surrounded by the warmth of loved ones and the irresistible aroma of freshly baked treats.

Our collection of pumpkin raisin bar recipes offers a diverse selection to suit every palate. From classic iterations to innovative twists, there's a recipe here for every baker, regardless of skill level. Embrace the simplicity of our traditional pumpkin raisin bars, or embark on a culinary adventure with our variations featuring maple glaze, chocolate chips, or a streusel topping.

These pumpkin raisin bars are more than just a dessert; they are a celebration of the harvest season, a culinary ode to the bounty of autumn. Gather your loved ones, preheat your oven, and let the enticing aromas of pumpkin spice and warm vanilla fill your kitchen as you embark on a baking journey that will create lasting memories and satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

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Sun-maid raisins recipe ! So good and healthy for ya too. Perfect for this time of year.

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 c all-purpose flour
2 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cloves
1 c oil
4 eggs
1 can(s) 15 oz. can pumpkin
1/2 c nuts
1/2 c raisins
FROSTING:
1/3 c butter or margarine sofened (margarine will give you a different consistency)
1 pkg 3oz cream cheese softened (not whipped, bar type)
2 c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 df and grease a 15x10x1" bakinig pan for bars and cook for 25-30 minutes or a 13x9" pan for a cake and cook for 40-50 minutes.
  • 2. In large bowl combine all bar ingredients except nuts and raisins; beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Stir in nuts and raisins.
  • 3. Pour into greased pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes for a 15x10" or 40 to 50 minutes for a 13x9" pan until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • 4. Frosting: In a small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled bars. Store in refrigerator. Tip: Could use tofutti for frosting if lactose intolerent.

PUMPKIN RAISIN COOKIES



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A wonderful cakelike pumpkin cookie that fills your kitchen with a heavenly smell and uses up leftover pumpkin.

Provided by Dawn Brown

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons warm water
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, and vanilla; mix until fluffy. Stir in the pumpkin. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon; stir into the pumpkin mixture. Finally, stir in the raisins and walnuts.
  • Drop cookie dough by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be light brown around the edges. Brush with the spice glaze, and transfer to racks to cool.
  • To make the spice glaze, mix confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons of warm water until there are no more lumps. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.6 calories, Carbohydrate 112.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 431.5 mg, Sugar 71.4 g

PUMPKIN PIE BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
1 cup finely chopped nuts
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tsps. ground cinnamon, divided
3/4 cup butter
1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin (2 cups)
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. salt

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 375 degrees F. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, nuts, granulated sugar, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. Add butter; mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 1/4 cups crumb mixture. Pat remaining mixture on bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • COMBINE pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, allspice and salt in large bowl; mix well. Pour evenly over crust.
  • MIX reserved crumbs with remaining 1 tablespoon flour. Sprinkle over pumpkin mixture.
  • BAKE 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Cool 10 minutes. Serve warm.

PUMPKIN RAISIN COOKIES



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"I got the recipe for these chewy cookies from my grandmother," explains Carol Preston of Bloomington, Indiana. "Every time I prepare a batch, they're gobbled up in no time."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
1 cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the raisins. , Using a 1-1/2 inch scoop, drop onto greased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Cool on wire racks. , For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HARVEST PUMPKIN-SPICE BARS



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Everyone needs an absolutely delicious pumpkin bar recipe to usher in the fall season. Consider this one yours! It features an extra moist crumb, with the perfect pumpkin pie spice level and a homemade cream cheese frosting. In other words, this recipe is perfect, especially when you're feeding a crowd. So add these pumpkin bars to your recipe box now and when fall parties and occasions start popping on your calendar, you'll have the best dessert on the whole table!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 49

Number Of Ingredients 17

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
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins, if desired
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening. In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and cloves. Stir in raisins. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, 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. Spread frosting over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. For bars, cut into 7 rows by 7 rows. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

PUMPKIN-RAISIN BARS



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Categories     Mixer     Cheese     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Raisin     Pumpkin     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 15-ounce can solid pack pumpkin
4 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup raisins
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch baking sheet. Stir first 8 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add pumpkin, eggs and oil and beat until blended. Mix in raisins. Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan on rack.
  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and butter in medium bowl to blend. Spread frosting over cake in thin layer. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.) Cut cake into bars and serve.

PUMPKIN RAISIN BARS



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These are really moist cake like bars. You can omit the raisins, or replace them with walnuts or chocolate chips

Provided by Mizzy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
4 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup raisins
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Grease 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch baking sheet.
  • Stir first 8 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
  • Add pumpkin, eggs and oil and beat until blended.
  • Mix in raisins.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Cool in pan on rack.
  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and butter in medium bowl to blend.
  • Spread frosting over cake in thin layer.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.) Cut cake into bars and serve.
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar.
  • 1/3 cup butter, room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.7, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 49.8, Sodium 231.7, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 25.5, Protein 3.1

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.

PUMPKIN RAISIN BARS



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These bars smell so good when baking because of the spices. This was a cake and I changed it over to make bars because I was looking for finger foods for a party. My Mom always made this cake around the Christmas Holidays because she said it made the house smell good.

Provided by Mary-Ann D'Antonio

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 c flour
2 c sugar or sugar substitute
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cloves
1 c oil (i use corn oil)
4 eggs
1 can(s) 15 oz can - (2) cups pumpkin
1/2 c chopped nuts (nuts can be left out if anyone has an allergy)
1/2 c raisins
FROSTING
1/3 c margarine or butter, softened
1 3 oz pkg. of cream cheese, softened
2 c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Heat over to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Grease 15" x 10" x 1" baking pan.
  • 3. In a large bowl combine all bar ingredients except nuts and raisins.
  • 4. Beat on low speed until moistened.
  • 5. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
  • 6. Stir in nuts and raisins.
  • 7. Pour into greased pan.
  • 8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. COOL COMPLETELY.
  • 9. In a smaller bowl, combine all frosting ingredients and beat until smooth.
  • 10. Frost cooled bars and store in refrigerator. Makes 48 bars.
  • 11. If you would like, you can make a 13" x 9" Pumpkin Raisin Cake. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor. You can make your own pumpkin puree by roasting a pumpkin and then pureeing the flesh, or you can use canned pumpkin puree.
  • If you don't have raisins, you can substitute another dried fruit, such as cranberries or cherries.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can make the bars dry.
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

These pumpkin raisin bars are a delicious and easy-to-make fall treat. They're perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or just enjoying at home. The pumpkin puree and raisins give the bars a moist and flavorful texture, while the cream cheese frosting adds a touch of sweetness and tang. These bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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