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Quick Recipe Ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

quick recipe ideas : Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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A delicious and easy recipe for pumpkin bars topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. While the bars cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  9. Once the bars have cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
  10. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • These pumpkin bars can be served chilled or at room temperature.
  • They are perfect for fall gatherings or as a sweet treat anytime.

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