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Pumpkin Roll Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Description

These Pumpkin Roll Bars combine the warm, cozy flavors of pumpkin and traditional autumn spices with a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling. Perfectly moist and swirled with a luscious filling, these bars are an easy seasonal dessert ideal for holiday gatherings or a comforting treat with coffee.

Ingredients

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For the Pumpkin Cake Batter

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the melted butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add in the eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and water. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the spices and leavening agents.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet pumpkin mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the texture.
  5. Layer the pumpkin batter: Spread approximately two-thirds of the pumpkin batter evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch pan, smoothing the surface.
  6. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
  7. Add filling and remaining batter: Carefully spread the cream cheese filling over the pumpkin layer in the pan. Then dollop the remaining pumpkin batter on top in small spoonfuls.
  8. Create the swirl effect: Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the top dollops of pumpkin batter into the cream cheese layer to create a marbled effect without overmixing.
  9. Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares to serve.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth filling without lumps.
  • Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to avoid tough bars.
  • Swirling the batter gently keeps distinct layers and a beautiful marbled effect.
  • If desired, bars can be chilled after cooling for firmer slices.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: pumpkin roll bars, pumpkin dessert, cream cheese swirl, autumn dessert, pumpkin spice bars

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