Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars
These have become a family favorite in our home, and they’re also the bars I take to practically every event. Whether it’s a family gathering, a church potluck, or a fall get-together with friends, these pumpkin bars are always a hit. Even people who don’t need to eat gluten-free reach for seconds!
Equipment
- 11x17" Baking Pan
Ingredients
For the bars:
- 2 cups 1:1 gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup avocado oil or cooking oil of choice
For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 6 Tbsp butter
- 2-3 tbsp milk if needed to thin
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
For the bars:
- Mix together the sugar, pumpkin, eggs & oil.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder & salt.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Bake in a greased 11x17" pan at 350°F for 20-30 min.
For the frosting:
- Cream the cream cheese & butter until smooth.
- Then add the powdered sugar, vanilla & milk to desired consistency.
- Frost the bars once they are completely cooled. Enjoy!