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Quick Recipe Ideas: Irresistible Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

quick recipe ideas : Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Enjoy these delicious pumpkin bars topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Once the bars are cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
  8. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

  • These bars can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
  • For a different flavor, try adding chocolate chips to the batter.

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