The Best Pumpkin Bars I'Ve Ever Had

These are the best pumpkin bars I’ve ever had. They have incredible spiced pumpkin flavor and aren’t quite as light and cakey as most other recipes I’ve tried. Instead, they’re soft and sturdy which pairs perfectly with the spiced cream cheese frosting on top!

2 cups ( 250g) all-purpose flour ( spoon & leveled)

1 and ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 and ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice*

1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil*

3 large eggs

1 cup ( 200g) packed light or dark brown sugar

⅓ cup ( 65g) granulated sugar

2 Tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree*

1 and ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

subheading: Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 ounces ( 224g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature

¼ cup ( 60g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

3 cups ( 360g) confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

⅛ teaspoon salt

optional: sprinkles for decorating

Directions at sallysbakingaddiction.com

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