Calling all pumpkin spice lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with Tina's Pumpkin Spice Bars, a tantalizing treat that captures the essence of fall flavors. These delectable bars are a perfect blend of sweet and spice, boasting a moist and tender crumb that melts in your mouth. With a generous sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice, they exude a warm and inviting aroma that fills the kitchen with coziness. Tina's Pumpkin Spice Bars are not just any ordinary dessert; they are a delightful symphony of textures and flavors, featuring a crisp outer crust that gives way to a soft and fluffy interior. Each bite offers a burst of pumpkin and spice, leaving you craving more. Whether you're hosting a fall gathering or simply craving a comforting treat, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With two variations provided in the article, you can explore both classic and cream cheese-swirled versions, each offering a unique twist on this beloved recipe. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST PUMPKIN BARS I'VE EVER HAD
These are the best pumpkin bars I've ever had. They have incredible spiced pumpkin flavor and aren't quite as light and cakey as most other recipes I've tried. Instead, they're soft and sturdy which pairs perfectly with the spiced cream cheese frosting on top!
Provided by Sally
Categories Bars
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 10×15 inch baking pan. Or line the pan with parchment paper with enough overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars (as a whole) out.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together in a large bowl. Set aside. Whisk the oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, maple syrup, pumpkin, and vanilla extract together until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use a mixer or whisk until completely combined. Batter will be thick.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 28-35 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The bars are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top or edges of the bars browning too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil.
- Remove the bars from the oven and set the pan on a wire rack. Cool bars completely. (After about 45 minutes of cooling, you can place the bars in the refrigerator to speed things up!)
- In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add an extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar. Spread the frosting on the cooled bars. To help "set" the frosting, refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing and serving. This makes cutting easier and less messy.
- Enjoy with or without a fork, but definitely grab a napkin!
- Cover leftover bars tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you skipped the frosting, cover and store plain pumpkin bars at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
SPICY PUMPKIN BARS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a whip attachment, cream the butter. Then add the cream cheese and continue mixing. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and flour. Set aside.
- To make the pumpkin layer, in a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), mix the pumpkin puree and eggs until well blended. Add the sugars and mix. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until blended.
- Line a 9 by 13-rectangular pan with parchment so that the parchment covers the bottom, sides and hangs over the edges of the pan. The over hanging parchment will be the 'handles' that will help you remove the bars once cooked and cooled. Spread the cream cheese layer evenly in the parchment-lined pan and bake for 25 minutes. It should be 3/4 to 1-inch thick. Pour the pumpkin layer over the cream cheese layer and continue cooking another 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan to room temperature, then refrigerate. Cut into bars. Serve cold.
PUMPKIN-SPICE BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
A perfect dessert for fall potlucks, delicious pumpkin bars are made even better with cream cheese frosting.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 49
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Stir in raisins. Spread in pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and bars spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk 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. Spreading frosting over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. For bars, cut into 7 rows by 7 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g
TINA'S PUMPKIN SPICE BARS
Yummy Autumn pumpkin spice bars made from scratch. Frost with prepared cream cheese frosting, or make your own!
Provided by Tina Rogers
Categories Squash Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour the bottom and sides of a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin; beat until smooth. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves.
- Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle top with nuts. Cut in to 2 inch by 1 1/2 inch bars. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 181.3 mg, Sugar 26.5 g
TINA'S PUMPKIN SPICE BARS
Yummy Autumn pumpkin spice bars made from scratch. Frost with prepared cream cheese frosting, or make your own!
Provided by Tina Rogers
Categories Squash Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour the bottom and sides of a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin; beat until smooth. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves.
- Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle top with nuts. Cut in to 2 inch by 1 1/2 inch bars. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 181.3 mg, Sugar 26.5 g
TINA'S PUMPKIN SPICE BARS
Yummy Autumn pumpkin spice bars made from scratch. Frost with prepared cream cheese frosting, or make your own!
Provided by Tina Rogers
Categories Squash Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour the bottom and sides of a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin; beat until smooth. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves.
- Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle top with nuts. Cut in to 2 inch by 1 1/2 inch bars. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 181.3 mg, Sugar 26.5 g
HARVEST PUMPKIN-SPICE BARS
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
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 SPICE BARS
Treat your family with pumpkin bars made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix - a delicious fruit dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, the pecans and 3 teaspoons of the vanilla with fork until crumbs form. Reserve 1 cup of the crumbs in small bowl for streusel topping. Press remaining crumbs in bottom of pan. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until puffy and set. Cool in pan on cooling rack 20 minutes.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds or until creamy. Add brown sugar, pumpkin, egg and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until blended. Pour filling over baked crust.
- Add white chocolate, 1 tablespoon butter and the oats to reserved 1 cup crumbs; stir well with fork. Sprinkle over filling.
- Bake 30 minutes or until edges begin to brown and center is set. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 216 mg
SPICED PUMPKIN BARS
These bars are moist, with bold pumpkin and spice flavors. When I want to lower the cholesterol, I use egg whites in place of the eggs.-Richard Case, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 32 bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and applesauce. Stir into the dry ingredients., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack before cutting. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
TINA'S PUMPKIN SPICE BARS
Yummy Autumn pumpkin spice bars made from scratch. Frost with prepared cream cheese frosting, or make your own!
Provided by Tina Rogers
Categories Squash Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour the bottom and sides of a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin; beat until smooth. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves.
- Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle top with nuts. Cut in to 2 inch by 1 1/2 inch bars. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 181.3 mg, Sugar 26.5 g
Tips:
- Use fresh pumpkin puree: Making your own pumpkin puree is easy and gives the bars a more intense pumpkin flavor. To make pumpkin puree, simply roast a pumpkin until tender, then scoop out the flesh and blend it until smooth.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use good quality spices: The spices are what give pumpkin spice bars their characteristic flavor. Be sure to use fresh, ground spices for the best flavor.
- 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: This will help the frosting to set properly.
Conclusion:
Tina's Pumpkin Spice Bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for fall. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you enjoy them plain or with a dollop of frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give Tina's Pumpkin Spice Bars a try!
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