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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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Enjoy these delightful pumpkin bars topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in the eggs.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing until well combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the bars cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  9. Frost the cooled bars and cut into squares to serve.

Notes

  • These bars are best enjoyed chilled, as the frosting sets up nicely in the refrigerator.
  • For extra flavor, try adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.

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