Simple & Creamy Pumpkin Butter Dessert Bars

PLATE FULL OF PUMPKIN BUTTER BARS SPRINKLED WITH POWERED SUGAR

Simple & Creamy Pumpkin Butter Dessert Bars

Rich, creamy, and full of pumpkin spice, these Simple & Creamy Pumpkin Butter Dessert Bars start with a spiced cake mix crust and a silky pumpkin cream cheese topping—perfect for fall gatherings or an easy holiday dessert.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Autumn dessert idea, Cake Mix Pumpkin Dessert, Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars, Creamy Pumpkin Dessert, Easy Fall Dessert Bars, One Pan Pumpkin Bars, Pumpkin Butter Bars, Spice Cake Mix Recipe, Thanksgiving Pumpkin Bars

Servings: servings

Calories: 473kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

9 x 13 baking dish

Ingredients

Crust:

1 box yellow cake mix
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ cup butter (softened)(one stick)(melted)
2 eggs (large)

Filling:

1 egg (large)
1 egg yolk adds creaminess
8 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temp)
2 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
¾ cup pumpkin purée
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, pumpkin pie spice, softened butter, and eggs until a thick dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
Make the filling: In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add pumpkin, egg + yolk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Mix until creamy and well blended.
Assemble: Pour filling over the crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the center is just set but still slightly soft. Don’t overbake—the filling should stay creamy.
Cool & Serve: Let cool completely before slicing into bars. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with cream cheese glaze if desired.

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