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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars: Discover Your New Favorite Treat!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars
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Deliciously moist pumpkin bars swirled with a rich cream cheese filling, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan, then dollop the cream cheese mixture on top, followed by the remaining pumpkin batter.
  7. Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese into the pumpkin batter.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. 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 a spicier flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves.

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Find it online: https://howeats.com/pumpkin-cream-cheese-bars-recipe/