DESSERT

November 04, 2024

Heavenly Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Yields: 12 servings

Hey there, all you pumpkin spice enthusiasts! Let’s head over to the recipe aisle and whip up some tantalizing pumpkin bars that’ll send your taste buds into a frenzy!

These heavenly treats are like a symphony of flavors, with their moist, tender texture and that irresistible pumpkin spice kick. And just when you think it can’t get any better, they’re topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that’ll make your mouth water just thinking about it!

Now, before we get into the action, let me warn you: these pumpkin bars are seriously addictive. One bite and you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds before you know it. So, let’s get cookin’ before your self-control goes out the window!

First things first, we’ll start with the base of our pumpkiny masterpiece. We’ll grab a big bowl and whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Just imagine the warm, spicy aroma wafting through the air as you mix!

Now, let’s bring in the wet ingredients. In another bowl, we’ll combine the pumpkin puree, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Once they’re all cozy and blended, we’ll pour this wet mixture into our dry ingredient bowl and give it a good stir until everything’s nice and combined.

Time to transform our batter into the perfect pumpkiny goodness! We’ll grab a lined 9×13 inch baking pan and pour our batter into it. Then, we’ll pop it into a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

While our pumpkin bars are baking, let’s whip up that dreamy cream cheese frosting. In a separate bowl, we’ll beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until it’s smooth and creamy. It should be like a fluffy little cloud that’s just waiting to grace our pumpkin bars!

Once our pumpkin bars are golden brown and fragrant, we’ll let them cool completely before spreading on that velvety frosting. Trust me, it’s worth the wait! After that, we can slice and serve these bad boys and prepare ourselves for a blissful pumpkiny adventure.

So, there you have it, the ultimate pumpkin bar recipe that’ll make you forget all about the pumpkin pie! Grab your spoons, gather your loved ones, and let the pumpkin spice euphoria begin!

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup all-purpose flour
  2. 1/2 cup almond flour
  3. 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  4. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  5. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  7. 1 cup pumpkin puree
  8. 1/2 cup coconut oil
  9. 1/2 cup maple syrup
  10. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  11. 8 oz cream cheese
  12. 1/4 cup butter
  13. 2 cups powdered sugar
  14. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. 1. Whisk together flour, almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. 2. Combine pumpkin puree, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
  3. 3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredient bowl and stir until well combined.
  4. 4. Pour the batter into a lined 9x13 inch baking pan.
  5. 5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. 6. Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  7. 7. Let the pumpkin bars cool completely before spreading on the frosting.
  8. 8. Slice and serve.

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