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Ooey Gooey Pumpkin Butter Bars

Irresistibly Gooey Pumpkin Butter Bars for Your Fall Table

Ooey Gooey Pumpkin Butter Bars are an effortless, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix can substitute with white cake mix
  • 1/2 cup Butter, melted unsalted recommended
  • 2 large Eggs for the base
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened Neufchâtel cheese can be a lighter alternative
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree make sure it's 100% pumpkin
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar adjust according to desired sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice mix with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, and melted butter until well blended and crumbly. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until creamy. Add pumpkin puree, remaining 2 eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cinnamon, and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition to create a fluffy filling.
  5. Pour the filling over the base, spreading it evenly with a spatula or spoon.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is set and lightly crackled.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  8. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve at room temperature or warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars are a beloved addition to your fall dessert lineup and can be personalized with mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.

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