Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars: Discover the Perfect Fall Treat!
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Deliciously moist pumpkin bars swirled with a rich cream cheese filling, perfect for fall gatherings.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 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
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, pumpkin puree, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan, then dollop the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Swirl the cream cheese mixture with a knife, then pour the remaining pumpkin batter over it.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg