Description
These pumpkin cream cheese bars combine moist pumpkin cake, swirls of creamy filling, and crunchy pecans for the ultimate fall treat. Topped with maple syrup and perfect for any occasion, they’re a rich, flavorful dessert that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
– 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
– 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (plus extra for topping)
– Maple syrup (for drizzling)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil. Whisk until smooth.
3. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then sprinkle chopped pecans.
6. Pour the remaining pumpkin batter on top, smoothing it out gently.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool slightly, then cut into squares. Top with extra pecans and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35