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Paula Deen Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Paula Deen Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Sara Collins
The Paula Deen pumpkin bars recipe is soft, moist and full of warm fall flavor. These bars are easy to make at home. The Paula Deen pumpkin bars have a rich pumpkin taste with sweet cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Bars
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Pumpkin puree – 1 cup
  • All-purpose flour – 1 ½ cups
  • Sugar – 1 cup
  • Brown sugar – ½ cup
  • Eggs – 2
  • Vegetable oil – ½ cup
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Baking soda – ½ teaspoon
  • Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
  • Nutmeg – ½ teaspoon
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon

For Frosting:

  • Cream cheese – 200 grams
  • Butter – ½ cup
  • Powdered sugar – 2 cups
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

Instructions
  

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease a baking pan lightly. You can also line it with parchment paper. This helps the bars come out easily after baking.

Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, add pumpkin puree, eggs, oil and both sugars. Mix well using a whisk or mixer. Blend until smooth and creamy without lumps.

Combine Dry Ingredients

  • In another bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix them well so the spices spread evenly throughout the flour mixture.

Make the Batter

  • Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Stir gently until combined. Do not overmix. The batter should be smooth and slightly thick in texture.

Bake the Bars

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Spread evenly with a spatula. Bake for about 30 minutes. Check with a toothpick. It should come out clean.

Cool Completely

  • Remove the pan from the oven. Let the pumpkin bars cool fully on a rack. This step is important before adding frosting, or it will melt.

Prepare the Frosting

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar slowly. Mix well. Add vanilla extract and beat until creamy and fluffy.

Frost and Slice

  • Spread frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Cut into equal squares. Serve fresh for best taste and texture. Enjoy the soft and sweet dessert.

Notes

  • Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
  • Do not overmix the batter
  • Always cool bars before frosting
  • Use room temperature cream cheese
  • Adjust sugar if you prefer less sweetness
  • Add chopped nuts for extra texture
Keyword Paula Deen Pumpkin Bars Recipe