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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars

Delicious spiced pumpkin bars with a creamy filling, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for filling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  4. Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  8. Spread half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan, dollop the cream cheese filling, and swirl with a knife.
  9. Top with the remaining pumpkin batter and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let the bars cool completely before cutting.

Notes

These bars are perfect for gatherings and can be made ahead and stored for later enjoyment.