Frosted Pumpkin Bars

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Looking for a delicious treat that captures the essence of fall? Look no further than this mouthwatering Frosted Pumpkin Bars recipe. These bars are the perfect combination of moist pumpkin cake and creamy frosting, making them an irresistible dessert or snack. With just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of warm spices, these bars are sure to become a seasonal favorite. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a homemade treat, these Frosted Pumpkin Bars are guaranteed to satisfy your autumn cravings.

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Frosted pumpkin bars recipe details

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These classic pumpkin bars are made with vegetable oil–a sneaky way to guarantee that they’ll come out perfect. Plus, cream cheese frosting. What’s not to love?
Ready in: 45 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 18

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Dash salt
• At least 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• Dash cloves (optional)
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• For frosting:
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 6 tablespoons margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and coat a 10×15-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In mixing bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, eggs, and oil.
3. In separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in the nuts and gradually add to the pumpkin mixture.
4. Spread dough into the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes. Cool.
5. While pumpkin bars are cooling, make the frosting by combining cream cheese, margarine, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Beat well and spread over cooled bars.