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Frosted Pumpkin Bars for a Crowd

Frosted Pumpkin Bars for a Crowd
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Frosted Pumpkin Bars for a Crowd are the quintessential fall dessert, perfect for any gathering. Soft and spiced, these bars are generously topped with rich cream cheese frosting, making them a delightful treat that everyone will love. With this doubled recipe yielding 48 servings, you’ll have plenty to share while ensuring no one goes home empty-handed. Whether you’re hosting a party or attending a potluck, these bars are sure to impress with their warm flavors and festive presentation. Plus, they’re easy to make, which means even beginner bakers can whip up this crowd-pleaser without stress.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (15 oz) cans pumpkin purée
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 10 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking sheet or two 9×13 inch pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, blending well before each addition. Mix in pumpkin purée.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before frosting.
  5. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together with vanilla extract and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cooled bars and decorate as desired.

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