Pumpkin Cookie Bars

Pumpkin Cookie Bars
100 min.
24
263kcal

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These Pumpkin Cookie Bars are a delightful treat for any occasion, especially during the fall season when pumpkins are in abundance. With a prep time of 20 minutes and a total time of 100 minutes, you'll have a delicious dessert ready to serve in no time. The recipe yields 24 servings, making it perfect for gatherings or as a sweet snack throughout the week. Each bar contains approximately 263 calories, providing a satisfying treat without overindulging.

The ingredients list is straightforward, with butter, sugar, vanilla, canned pumpkin, flour, pumpkin pie spice, chocolate chips, and cream cheese frosting taking center stage. These bars are not only delicious but also visually appealing, thanks to the drizzled frosting on top. The recipe calls for a large bowl, a frying pan, an oven, a wire rack, a hand mixer, and a microwave, ensuring you have all the necessary equipment for a successful baking experience.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these Pumpkin Cookie Bars are sure to impress. The combination of pumpkin and chocolate chips creates a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, follow the instructions, and get ready to indulge in a delightful dessert that will become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.8 cup pumpkin pie filling/mix canned (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 
  • cup semisweet chocolate chips miniature
  • 12 oz cream cheese frosting 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
  3. Add pumpkin, flour and pumpkin pie spice; beat until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Press dough in pan with greased hands.
  4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  5. In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds, stirring once, until melted and smooth. With fork, drizzle frosting over bars.
  6. Let stand until set, about 10 minutes.
  7. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts

Calories263kcal
Protein2.8%
Fat47.38%
Carbs49.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.13
Glycemic Load
11.57
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
4.4121739268303%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:262.88kcal
13.14%
Fat:14.04g
21.61%
Saturated Fat:7.7g
48.14%
Carbohydrates:33.23g
11.08%
Net Carbohydrates:31.45g
11.44%
Sugar:20.99g
23.32%
Cholesterol:20.93mg
6.98%
Sodium:106.75mg
4.64%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Caffeine:8.48mg
2.83%
Protein:1.87g
3.74%
Vitamin A:941.55IU
18.83%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.22%
Copper:0.15mg
7.37%
Fiber:1.78g
7.11%
Iron:1.23mg
6.85%
Selenium:4.67µg
6.67%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.79%
Folate:22.31µg
5.58%
Magnesium:21.53mg
5.38%
Phosphorus:43.43mg
4.34%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.24%
Vitamin B3:0.74mg
3.68%
Potassium:86.48mg
2.47%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.47%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.9%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.82%
Calcium:13.87mg
1.39%
Vitamin K:1.41µg
1.35%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.09%