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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

A single gluten-free pumpkin bar with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting on a speckled surface.
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Enjoy these soft, spiced gluten-free pumpkin bars topped with a thick cream cheese frosting. They are easy to make, perfect for potlucks, school treats, and fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • For the Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
  8. While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
  9. Beat in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  10. Once the pumpkin bars are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  11. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
  • Ensure your pumpkin puree is not pumpkin pie filling.
  • For the best frosting consistency, make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature.

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