Thursday, October 1, 2015

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Yum
Sometimes there are recipes you just don't mess with. They are the ones you grew up with, and are the traditional go to recipe. Like my Pumpkin Bars. The recipe was in the first cookbook my grandmother got me many many moons ago. On rare occasion, I have tried other recipes, but I always end up back here with my never fail, delicious every time, crowd pleasing Pumpkin Bars. 



Fill the Cookie Jar was open for Halloween or Pumpkin bars/cookies this month, so I thought it was high time I share this, and get this recipe added to my blog. Some day my poor cookbook is going to fall apart, and I certainly don't want to ever lose this recipe.


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Pumpkin Bars

2 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs
15 oz can pumpkin
2 c. all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 12 x 15 pan, set aside.  In large bowl, beat sugar and oil until smooth.  Add eggs, and pumpkin, mix until well blended. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until completely combined. Add nuts if desired.

Bake for 30 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched. Set aside to cool.

Cream Cheese Frosting

3 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
3 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1-2 tsp cream, as needed

In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar. Add vanilla. Add cream as needed to reach spreading consistency. When bars are completely cooled, spread with frosting.

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19 comments:

  1. graceOctober 1, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    ok. i'll eat a pumpkin bar, but it needs to have about three times as much frosting on it to make me happy. too much? :)

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  2. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    These look delicious. This is my favorite way to eat a sweet like this. I can get the perfect size and not feel like I waste. I am with Grace - I would need more frosting! Such a great recipe to add to the Fill The Cookie Jar. I am always excited to see what you share. Thanks for being a part of the group.

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  3. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    I love pumpkin. This pumpkin treat wouldn't last long around here!

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  4. Winelady CooksOctober 1, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    These sounds so good, perfect for a cool autumn day. I also love your cream cheese frosting, must give it a try.

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  5. AudreyOctober 1, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    No need to mess with perfection! And these bars look like perfection to me.

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  6. Jessica @ Barefoot by the SeaOctober 2, 2015 at 4:11 AM

    This really looks amazing - I love that bar contains only a few, delicious ingredients - perfect for Fall! Definetely making this and pinning! :)

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  7. StephanieOctober 2, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Oh, I love and adore pumkpin and these pumpkin bars are right up my alley :) I must make some soon, my friend. Happy weekend! Hugs

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  8. Angie's RecipesOctober 2, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    I love anything with pumpkin! These bars look terrific!

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  9. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comOctober 2, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    I love the smell of pumpkin recipes baking on a cool autumn day! And this would go so well with a nice cup of tea!

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  10. handmade by amaliaOctober 3, 2015 at 12:30 AM

    These looks delicious. And I agree with Jean - pumpkin always smells so nice.
    Amalia
    xo

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  11. CarleeOctober 4, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Yum! I love a good pumpkin bar. To me that is how you know it is really fall, the pumpkin bars start appearing and it is magnificent!!! I will have to try this recipe for sure!

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  12. MichelleOctober 4, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    These look so delicious! I love a good cream cheese frosting!! Shared on my Facebook page! :)

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  13. Carla from The RiverOctober 5, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Totally agree! We love pumpkin bars. What is really funny, I made them this week too. :-)
    Thank you for sharing.
    Carla

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  14. Marlys (ThisandThat)October 6, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    I love pumpkin bars... so good and with cream cheese frosting.. yes please.

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  15. ElizabethOctober 8, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    These look great, I am pinning for later. #Foodie FriDIY

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  16. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickOctober 8, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    I love pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting and the house smells so good while baking.
    Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  17. The Foodie PhysicianOctober 13, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    I can see why you keep coming back to this recipe- it looks absolutely perfect! YUM!

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  18. noneOctober 15, 2015 at 4:26 AM

    amazing !=)

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  19. CaroleOctober 13, 2020 at 5:10 PM

    Love the frosting too. Cheers

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