Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Paula Deen’s Pumpkin Bars this fall. These delightful treats are perfectly moist, bursting with warm spices, and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing that elevates them to a whole new level. Ideal for gatherings, bake sales, or cozy evenings at home, these bars are sure to impress your friends and family. With minimal effort required, they are perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 15 oz. can pumpkin
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 8 oz. cream cheese (for icing)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and pumpkin until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Spread batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before making the icing by beating cream cheese and butter together, then adding powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost the cooled bars and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg