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quick recipe ideas for indulgent Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Indulge in these quick and easy pumpkin bars topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. While the bars are cooling, make the frosting by beating together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  8. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until creamy.
  9. Once the bars are completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top.

Notes

  • For an extra touch, add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter.

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