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    Sheet Pan Libby’s Pumpkin Bars

    Published: Nov 2, 2019 · Modified: Nov 2, 2023 by Tiffany · As an Amazon Associate, I earn referral fees from products I love and recommend at no extra cost to you.

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    This is a Libby’s pumpkin bars recipe with homemade melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese frosting that is a perfect fall favorite and holiday treat!

    Sheet Pan Libby's Pumpkin Bars with cream cheese frosting on a gray background

    This recipe makes a large batch of pumpkin bars. A half sheet, to be exact.

    Oh but trust me, they will get eaten!

    I’ve found making this one batch is perfect for sharing during the holidays and also for taking to our holiday potluck at work. That way, I don’t have to make a double batch.

    I used to work in a local bakery and these turn out even better than theirs! I also have a Libby’s pumpkin cheesecake muffin recipe that’s to die for!

    Want more fall desserts? Check out these fun fall cupcakes!

    Libby's Pumpkin Bars on a gray background

    Ingredients for Sheet Pan Libby’s Pumpkin Bars

    • A Can of Libby’s Pumpkin Puree
    • All-Purpose Flour
    • White Sugar
    • Large Eggs
    • Baking Soda
    • Baking Powder
    • Ground Cinnamon
    • Salt
    • Butter
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting

    • Cream Cheese
    • Confectioners Sugar (Icing Sugar)
    • Butter
    • Pure Vanilla Extract

    Optional Toppings

    • Sprinkles of Cinnamon
    • Fall Colored Sprinkles
    • Mini Pumpkin Candies

    What size pan is needed for pumpkin bars?

    I baked my pumpkin bars in a 12″ x 17″ half-sheet baking pan which I cut into 4 x 8 rows to yield 32 bars.

    You can also get a 10″ x 15″ jelly roll pan that will give a slightly taller pumpkin bar (more cake-like size) and yield 28 bars.

    A silver mixing bowl with pumpkin bar batter and a white and black handled spatula
    A baking sheet with uncooked pumpkin bar batter
    A baking sheet on a silver cooling rack with baked pumpkin bars
    A mixing bowl with a whisk attachment containing cream cheese frosting
    A baking sheet of pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting
    A baking sheet of pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting that has been scored on top

    The Cream Cheese Frosting

    My family and I love cream cheese frosting so I add more cream cheese than the typical cream cheese frosting recipe you’ll find out there.

    If you’re like us, you should try this melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese frosting! It’s the original recipe I used to make these bars, but it made so much extra frosting I had to cut it in half.

    I also add the same cream cheese frosting to my popular red velvet cupcakes.

    Libby's Pumpkin Bars with pumpkin candies

    Storage

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that perishable food items, including cream cheese frosting, should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

    Refrigerating

    Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting should be refrigerated. Cream cheese frosting contains dairy and can spoil if left at room temperature for an extended period of time.

    Once frosted, cover the bars with plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container.

    Store the bars in the refrigerator, where they can be kept for up to 3-4 days.

    Pumpkin Bars with Pumpkin Candies

    Freezing

    If you have leftover pumpkin bars that you don’t plan to eat right away, you can also freeze them for 2-3 months.

    Wrap them in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.

    Alternatively, you can place them in airtight containers or resealable freezer bags, but place them in a single layer to prevent them from sticking to each other. Otherwise, you risk removing all that wonderful cream cheese frosting!

    When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.

    My family and I often make this big batch of pumpkin bars and store them in the freezer so we can grab them as we want them throughout the fall season.

    Other times, we take a large batch to our fall potlucks and they disappear quickly.

    Try these other tasty fall favorites!

    • Apple Butter Cupcakes
    • Banana Nut Bread
    • Iced Pumpkin Bread
    • Minny’s Chocolate Pie
    • Pecan Tassies
    • Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
    • Pumpkin Cupcakes
    • Scotcheroos
    • The Best Red Velvet Cupcakes
    Libby's Pumpkin Bars

    Sheet Pan Libby’s Pumpkin Bars

    Moist pumpkin bars with homemade melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese frosting that is a perfect fall favorite and holiday treat!
    4.60 from 140 votes
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    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 48 Bars
    Author: Tiffany
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    Ingredients

    Pumpkin Bars

    • 15 ounce Can of Libby's Pumpkin Puree, or similar brand
    • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
    • 1 ½ cups White Sugar
    • 1 cup Butter, softened
    • 4 Large Eggs
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
    • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon Salt

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    • 5 cups Confectioners' Sugar
    • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
    • ¼ cup Butter, softened
    • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

    Topping Ideas

    • Sprinkles of Cinnamon
    • Fall Colored Sprinkles
    • Mini Pumpkin Candies

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12"x17" half sheet pan with parchment paper. Spray sides of pan with cooking spray. This size gives a slightly shorter bar that is about ¾" thick after baking, like I have in the photos above.
      Note: You can also use a 10"x15" jelly roll pan for a slightly taller bar.
    • Cream together butter and white sugar in an electric mixer or large mixing bowl. Add eggs and mix well.
    • Sift together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. Slowly add dry ingredients to mixer. Blend pumpkin puree into batter.
    • Pour batter into prepared jelly roll pan. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • While the bars bake, make the cream cheese frosting.

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    • In a stand mixer or a large bowl with a hand mixer, blend together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract.
    • Slowly begin adding powdered sugar and blend well. Slowly begin adding powdered sugar and blend well. If too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until desired consistency. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.
    • Spread cream cheese frosting over cooled bars evenly. Slice before serving. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days or freeze for up to 3 months for best quality.

    Recommended Products

    Angled Icing Spatula
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    As an Amazon Associate, I earn referral fees from products I love and recommend at no extra cost to you.

    Notes

    Update 10/18/22: I cut the frosting recipe in half because it made so much. You can find the original recipe here: cream cheese frosting.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 209 kcalCarbohydrates: 30 gProtein: 2 gFat: 9 gSaturated Fat: 6 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 gMonounsaturated Fat: 2 gTrans Fat: 0.2 gCholesterol: 38 mgSodium: 146 mgPotassium: 44 mgFiber: 0.4 gSugar: 25 gVitamin A: 1703 IUVitamin C: 0.4 mgCalcium: 27 mgIron: 0.5 mg

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    1. Kimberly

      October 26, 2023 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      These are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! My daughter made them and once I got a taste, I cannot live without them!!! I literally crave them & I can’t hardly handle it when there’s none left!! Took 1 to a party & I was praying I’d still have plenty to bring home!!! Lolol Everybody Loved them!!

      Reply
    2. Reba

      November 23, 2022 at 1:46 am

      Thank you for delicious recipe. I can’t wait to try. What do you use to cut to make it look so neat? It looks really unpleasing to the eye after being cut so messy and I want it to look pretty for guests. (That’s every baked goods I cut with frosting lol especially my brownies) Please share tips asap!

      Reply
      • Tiffany

        November 23, 2022 at 7:10 am

        Hi Reba,

        To cut the pumpkin bars, I use a knife with a thin blade so it does not tear up the bars. Also, if you notice a lot of frosting sticking to the knife, I wipe it clean after each cut to avoid clumping.

        When I cut them I always start down the middle of the long edge and then cut each of those halves in half, and keep going until I get the size I need.

        Tiffany

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    3. Katlyn Fuller

      November 12, 2022 at 2:17 pm

      Hi! Would I be able to freeze these? Do you think they’ll be okay?

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      • Tiffany

        November 14, 2022 at 11:07 am

        Hi Katlyn,
        I have frozen these many times over the years and they do great in the freezer. I would store them in an airtight container for 3-6 months.
        Tiffany

        Reply
    4. darryl

      October 04, 2022 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good I only got 2 pieces while everyone else just kept cutting bigger pieces off.

      Reply
    5. Victoria

      August 28, 2022 at 11:07 am

      For the frosting, what is the measurement for powdered sugar? Not familiar with what 2 pounds converts to in cups

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      • Tiffany

        August 31, 2022 at 11:05 am

        Hi Victoria, two pounds of powdered sugar is approximately 7 and a half cups.
        -Tiffany

        Reply
    6. Evelyn A.

      August 23, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      I made your recipe and it was delicious. I tweaked the recipe a bit. Aside from some small changes… I made it again and added ground cloves. Really made the difference!!!

      Reply
    7. Kelsey

      August 19, 2022 at 9:22 am

      Would this be okay to make as cupcakes??

      Reply
      • Tiffany

        August 19, 2022 at 11:54 am

        I have not personally tried making this recipe into cupcakes. They would turn out somewhat dense since they are a bar. However, I do have a pumpkin cupcake recipe with cream cheese frosting if you’d like to try that: https://www.simplyhappenings.com/pumpkin-cupcakes. It makes 24 cupcakes.

        Reply
    8. Althea W

      December 22, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      Extremely great taste. My family and friends will really enjoy them. Surprisingly; my cookie sheets are really jelly pans! It took 22 minutes to bake and the preparation was simple. Would definitely make it again. Love the cream cheese topping!

      Reply
    9. Claudette

      November 11, 2021 at 12:53 pm

      Can you use a 9×13 pan?

      Reply
      • Tiffany

        November 11, 2021 at 1:04 pm

        I have never tried this recipe in a 9×13 pan, only in 10″x15″ and 12″x17″.
        A smaller pan could be doable. If you’re using a 9×13 baking sheet, I would not add all of the batter so that there’s room for them to rise as they bake, and I would lessen the cook time.

        Reply

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