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Quick Recipe Ideas: Irresistibly Easy Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

quick recipe ideas : Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Enjoy these delicious and easy pumpkin bars topped with creamy frosting for a quick dessert idea!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  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 the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  8. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled pumpkin bars.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
  • These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

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