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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Topping

These pumpkin bars with cream cheese topping are an irresistible treat. Their effortless preparation and crowd-pleasing appeal make them a standout choice for autumn occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Course brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1-2/3 cups sugar (330.66g)
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 can 15 ounces pumpkin(NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (284g)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Icing:

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
  • For icing, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla in a small bowl. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread icing over bars. Store in the refrigerator.

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Keyword Baking, Fall, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Bars, Recipe