The Best Pumpkin Bars
These Best Pumpkin Bars are so moist they practically melt in your mouth. You really can taste each layer of flavor, making this one of the most delicious pumpkin recipes. The best part is that they are SO EASY to make.
Yields36 squares
Cooking Time30 min
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 can (15-ounce) pumpkin (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Frosting:
- 1 package (3-ounce) cream cheese
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup roasted, chopped walnuts
Instructions
For Bars:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare a 12” x 18” or a Jelly Roll Pan (15” x 10”) pan with nonstick spray.
- Blend and cream the oil, eggs and sugar in a large bowl. Blend in the canned pumpkin.
- Fold into that the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon. Mix.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and the cake springs back when touched.
- Let cool slightly. Top with frosting (see directions for recipe below) and sprinkle with nuts (see below).
For Frosting:
- Blend together the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract and powdered sugar to a nice creamy texture.
To Roast Walnuts:
- Roast at 400 degrees F for 7 minutes, cool, chop and sprinkle.
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