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Pumpkin Spice Bars

Moist, cakey Pumpkin Spice Bars made with Bisquick baking mix and topped with a creamy pumpkin-spiced cream cheese frosting. This easy fall dessert makes a big pan, perfect for sharing!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cooling & Chilling1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Bars
Cuisine: American
Keyword: canned pumpkin, cream cheese frosting, pumpkin, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, Pumpkin Spice Bars
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 401kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Bars

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
  • 4 large eggs beaten
  • 2 cups Bisquick baking mix or homemade Bisquick
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice or homemade pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional, regular or golden

For the Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup butter softened
  • 1 Tablespoon pumpkin spice liquid coffee creamer or milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly roll pan and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and beaten eggs for 1 minute.
  • Fold in the Bisquick baking mix, pumpkin pie spice, and optional raisins until combined.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting.
  • Prepare the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Mix in the pumpkin spice coffee creamer (or milk), vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and the desired frosting consistency is reached.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin bars. Refrigerate until chilled, then slice and serve.

Notes

This recipe could easily be cut into 24 bars for smaller, less generous-sized portions. 
  • Coffee Creamer: Pumpkin spice liquid coffee creamer adds another layer of fall flavor to the frosting. Regular milk works just as well if you don't have coffee creamer on hand.
  • Homemade Bisquick: You can use homemade Bisquick baking mix in place of store-bought.
  • Raisins: These are optional. Leave them out if you prefer your pumpkin bars without them.
  • Storage: Store frosted pumpkin bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg