Pumpkin Bar Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for fall gatherings or any cozy afternoon. With their delicious pumpkin flavor and creamy frosting, the bars become an instant favorite. Let’s whip up a batch of the scrumptious cookies that promise to warm your heart and fill your home with inviting aromas.
When making Pumpkin Bar Cookies, feel free to make substitutions based on what you have on hand. For instance, you can use fresh pumpkin puree instead of canned if you’re feeling adventurous. If you have nut allergies, simply omit the chopped nuts or swap them out for seeds. Raisins can be replaced with chocolate chips or cranberries for a different flair, and gluten-free flour could work for those avoiding gluten.
Brownies & Bars
Pumpkin Bar Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 lb canned pumpkin
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 lb canned pumpkin, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 4 eggs until well combined.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1 cup raisins, and 1/2 cup chopped nuts until fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a greased jelly roll pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan.
- To make the cream cheese frosting, beat together 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 4 cups powdered sugar, and 1/3 cup milk until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled pumpkin layer generously once it’s completely cool, then let it cool again before cutting into bars.
- The number of bars will depend on how large or small you decide to cut them.
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