Colonial Pumpkin Bars

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Vanilla frosted pumpkin bars with walnuts are the best! These can also be frozen with or without the frosting, for later use.

Submitted by CHRISTYJ
Updated on February 16, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • ¾ cup butter

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 4 eggs, beaten

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • ⅓ cup butter, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.

  2. In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir into the pumpkin mixture. Mix in walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

  4. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 1/3 cup butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually blend in sugar, then beat until smooth. Spread over cooled pumpkin bars. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200 Calories
9g Fat
29g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 59mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.