Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars
Deliciously moist gluten-free pumpkin bars topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Bars
- 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground clove
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for cinnamon sugar)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for cinnamon sugar)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10x15 jelly roll pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix until creamy.
- Add eggs to the sugar mixture, two at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until well mixed.
Combine and Bake
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
Prepare the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined, then stir in vanilla bean paste and maple syrup.
Frost and Serve
- Spread the frosting generously over the chilled bars.
- Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.
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Notes
For a delightful variation, try adding chopped nuts or different frosting options.