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Quick Recipe Ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

quick recipe ideas : Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

These indulgent pumpkin bars topped with cream cheese frosting are a quick and delicious dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  3. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely before frosting.
  9. For the cream cheese frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  10. Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and cut into squares.

Notes

  • Store pumpkin bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just thaw before serving.

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