One good thing about Fall and the cooler temperatures is that I get inspired to bake. I know my kids love it when they come home to something delicous and fresh baked. Plus it makes the house smell so good. Especially pumpkin spices – there is something special about cinnamon and vanilla that makes a house smell like the holidays. And speaking of the holidays this will be a great Thanksgiving dessert idea. I hope you enjoy my newest creation.
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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- 4 eggs
- 3/4 brown sugar
- 3/4 white granulated sugar
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
- 1 stick butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch or two of salt (if butter is unsalted)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 stick of salted butter
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- In a large mixing bowl add eggs, sugar, butter and pumpkin.
- Mix until blended about 30 seconds.
- Add flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Mix for about 60 seconds or until fully blended.
- Pour into one 18" x 13" cookie sheet or two 9" x 13" cookie sheets.
- Spread batter evenly.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake for 25 - 28 minutes.
- Test center with toothpick, if it come out clean it is fully cooked.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- In a medium size mixing bowl add, cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Mix on medium high for about 2 minutes or until creamy and smooth.
- Frost bars.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
I love sheet pans for baking for several reasons – it takes less time to bake and the cool much faster making it easy to apply the frosting. When it comes to cream cheese frosting – a combination of vanilla and lemon give the cream cheese an extra kick. This makes about 24 bars – but honestly it is hard to eat just one bars. LOL
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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For those of you looking for a pumpkin pie alternative this is it! It will make a great Thanksgiving Dessert option. Share your thoughts with me below and don’t forget to follow me on social media for Thanksgiving recipe ideas.
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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These pumpkin bars are so good . . . and you will want to make them time and time again! They are so moist and delicious.
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Thanks for stopping in – I hope I have inspired you to bake something for those you love. Stay tuned for more holiday recipe ideas. Sign up for my weekly emails and get new recipes delivered to you one a week!
Bon Appetite, Cecelia Dardanes
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