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Libby’s Pumpkin Bars Recipe

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These Libby’s Pumpkin Bars are a delightful fall treat featuring a moist, spiced pumpkin cake base topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for large gatherings, these bars are easy to make and packed with warm autumn flavors from cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. The recipe yields a large batch that can be sliced into 48 servings, making it ideal for parties or holidays.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 48 servings

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Bars

  • 15 ounce Can of Libby’s Pumpkin Puree (or similar brand)
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ cups White Sugar
  • 1 cup Butter (softened)
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 5 cups Confectioners’ Sugar
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup Butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Milk (optional, for consistency adjustment)
  • Sprinkles of Cinnamon
  • Fall Colored Sprinkles
  • Mini Pumpkin Candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12″x17″ half-sheet baking pan with parchment paper and spray the sides with cooking spray. This setup yields bars about ¾ inch thick. Alternatively, you can use a 10″x15″ jelly roll pan for slightly thicker bars.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In an electric mixer or large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. This step helps incorporate air for a tender texture.
  3. Add Eggs: Add the eggs to the creamed butter and sugar mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure the batter is smooth and well combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing slowly to avoid lumps.
  5. Add Pumpkin Puree: Incorporate the pumpkin puree into the batter, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
  6. Bake the Bars: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
  7. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: While bars bake, blend together softened cream cheese, softened butter, and pure vanilla extract in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until creamy and smooth.
  8. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing well after each addition. Adjust the consistency by adding 1 tablespoon of milk at a time if the frosting is too thick, or more powdered sugar if it’s too thin.
  9. Frost the Bars: Once the pumpkin bars have cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  10. Decorate and Serve: Sprinkle cinnamon, fall colored sprinkles, and mini pumpkin candies over the frosting for a festive look. Slice the bars before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Use a half-sheet pan for thinner bars or a jelly roll pan for thicker bars.
  • Ensure bars are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Adjust frosting consistency with milk or powdered sugar as needed.
  • Store bars properly to maintain freshness; freezing extends shelf life.
  • Mini pumpkin candies and sprinkles are optional but add a decorative fall touch.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/libbys-pumpkin-bars-recipe/