Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and adds a delightful crunch. Ensure the pumpkin bars are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting. For a richer flavor, use brown butter in the bars or frosting. The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Feel free to add chocolate chips or other spices, such as ginger or cloves, to the batter for a customized flavor.
Colonial Pumpkin Bars
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING36 People
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VIEWS265
Embrace the flavors of autumn with these delightful pumpkin bars, crowned with a luscious vanilla frosting and studded with crunchy walnuts. Perfect for sharing or freezing for a future treat!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate29 g
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Cholesterol38 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium160 mg
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Sugar22 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the pumpkin puree. (3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. (2 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing until just combined. (3 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Stir in the toasted walnuts. (1 minute)
07 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. (2 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View 35 mins Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (30-35 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View 1 hrs Let cool completely in the pan before frosting. (60 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View 3 mins For the frosting, in a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and 1/3 cup (5 1/3 tablespoons) softened butter until smooth. (3 minutes)
11 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Stir in the vanilla extract. (1 minute)
12 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth and creamy. (5 minutes)
13 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin bars. (3 minutes)
14 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Cut into squares and serve. (2 minutes)
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Marielle Weimann
Jun 15, 2025These bars are so moist and delicious! The frosting is the perfect sweetness.
Easton Ohara
Jun 9, 2025I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe!
Xavier Reynolds
Apr 2, 2025Freezing them before frosting is a great tip! It makes them perfect for making ahead of time.
Wilfredo Oreilly
Jan 19, 2025Next time, I will try toasting the walnuts first.
Laverne Trantow
Jun 25, 2024I added some ginger and cloves to the spice mix and it really enhanced the fall flavors!