FANTASTIC PUMPKIN BARS

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I developed this recipe to liven up the traditional pumpkin bar. My family says it's the best pumpkin bar they've ever had. This bar is dense and moist.

Provided by Mindy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
4 eggs
1 ⅔ cups white sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch baking dish. Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.
  • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the white sugar, canola oil, and pumpkin puree until no lumps of pumpkin puree remain. Stir in the carrots and pineapple, then fold in the flour mixture until no lumps of flour remain. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
  • While the pumpkin bars are cooling, beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Frost the cooled bars with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 279 mg, Sugar 29.3 g

Azmir Sagor
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin desserts, but these bars are an exception. They're perfectly spiced and not too sweet. The cream cheese frosting is a great addition.


hnin hnin
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These pumpkin bars are a fall favorite! They're so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Angela Wood
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These pumpkin bars are easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the cream cheese frosting on top.


Gurung Gurung
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I love the pumpkin flavor in these bars! They're the perfect fall treat. I also like that they're not too sweet.


Sabibur Rahman
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These pumpkin bars are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. They're also a great make-ahead dessert. I often make them on the weekend and then refrigerate them for later in the week.


Kasule Clark
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I've made these pumpkin bars several times and they're always a hit! They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that they're not too sweet.


Isaac Gospel
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These pumpkin bars are so moist and flavorful! I love the hint of nutmeg and cinnamon. They're the perfect fall treat.


Emma Rivas
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I love the cream cheese frosting on these pumpkin bars! It's the perfect complement to the pumpkin flavor. I also like to add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before serving.


Ashan Ali
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These pumpkin bars are a fall classic! I've been making them for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert to serve at a potluck or holiday gathering.


Shadab Raza
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These pumpkin bars are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. They're also a great make-ahead dessert. I often make them on the weekend and then refrigerate them for later in the week.


artur cebotari
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I'm not a big baker, but these pumpkin bars were so easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. My family loved them.


Bashy Jdee
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These pumpkin bars are the perfect fall treat! They're moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of spice. I love to serve them with a cup of hot coffee or tea.


amil biju
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I made these pumpkin bars for a Halloween party and they were a huge success! They were gone in minutes. I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.


krystal olsen
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These pumpkin bars were a hit at my Thanksgiving potluck! They were easy to make and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Zimunhu Tinashe
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but these bars are an exception. They're perfectly spiced and not too sweet. The cream cheese frosting is a great addition, but I also like to top them with a dollop of whipped cream.


Asco Bwoy Gh
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These pumpkin bars are a fall favorite in our house! They're so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I always double the recipe because they go so quickly.