Frosted Pumpkin Bars for a Crowd
Soft, spiced, and slathered in rich cream cheese frosting—these pumpkin bars are the ultimate fall dessert. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you need a tray full of cozy. This doubled recipe means more to love (and fewer leftovers, we promise).
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50mins
- Yield: 48 bars 1x
Ingredients
Pumpkin Bars:
2 (15 oz) cans pumpkin purée
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups white sugar
2 cups butter, softened
8 large eggs
2 tsp baking soda
4 tsp baking powder
4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp salt
Cream Cheese Frosting:
10 cups confectioners’ sugar
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
Ground cinnamon
Fall-colored sprinkles
Mini pumpkin candies
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large sheet pan (or two 9×13 inch pans).
Mix the batter: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then blend in pumpkin purée. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
Bake: Spread batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Frost & decorate: Spread frosting over cooled bars. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon, festive sprinkles, or mini pumpkin candies as desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 2g
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