It’s finally fall! At our house, that means pumpkin everything! One of our very favorite treats this time of year is frosted pumpkin bars. My kids beg for these them and I’m often asked to bring them to family parties, church events and neighborhood gatherings. I enjoy making them because they are so simple! You are going to love having this recipe in your back pocket and may find yourself volunteering to bring frosted pumpkin bars to all your social engagements because they are so amazing!
If you’re looking for a quick, simple recipe to feed a group of any size, this recipe for frosted pumpkin bars is my go to for fall! It comes together very quickly. You only need one bowl. No need to dirty a bunch of dishes. The ingredients are very simple. You probably already have everything you need on hand to whip up a batch of these easy, delicious treats right now. What are you waiting for?
This recipe makes a ton! It fills an entire jelly roll pan with frosted goodness. I love to make this for big group gatherings. People always request the recipe! My family loves them so much, that I will often make them just for us. Since my waist line can’t handle and entire pan of pumpkin bars, I make plates for friends and neighbors and have my kids deliver them. Do my neighbors love me? I can’t speak for them, but yes they do. Or, you can keep them all for yourself. You do you, friend. No judgement here!
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Pumpkin Bars
Simple, delicious Frosted Pumpkin Bars. Makes enough to feed a small army.
Pumpkin Bars
- 4 Eggs
- 1 2/3 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 Cup Vegatable Oil
- 16 oz Can Pumpking Puree
- 2 Cups White Flour
- 2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 2 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. Cloves
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8oz Cream Cheese (Softened)
- 1/2 Cup Butter (Softened)
- 2 tsp. Vanilla
- 4 Cups Powdered sugar
- 2 Tbl Milk
Pumpkin Bars
- Preheat oven to 350. Beat eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil until combined and fluffy. Stir in dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Spread evenly in greased jelly roll pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Softened cream cheese and butter. Better together with whisk attachment until combined. Add powdered sugar a little at a time and mix until smooth. Add milk as need to make frosting fluffy and spreadable. Frost cake.
